Working in the US for a corporation in Egypt

By Mark 03 April 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Egypt while being in the US?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. You have to get an Egyptian work permit, which is a process that takes a long time.
  2. You have to get a work visa to the US, which can be a process that takes a long time.
  3. You have to get a US visa, which is a process that takes a long time.
  4. You have to get an Egyptian visa, which is a process that takes a long time.
  5. You have to get an American visa, which is a process that takes a long time.

I am an Indian citizen, and I am a permanent resident of the US.
Can I work in Egypt for a company in the US?
In general, it is not possible for an Indian citizen to work in Egypt. However, there are some exceptions.
If you are a citizen of a country that has a diplomatic relationship with Egypt, you may be able to work in Egypt for a company in the US.

How to live in the US and find remote work in Egypt?

Finding remote work in Egypt if you are located in the US might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a work visa in the US, so you can work remotely.

The Egyptian government is planning to issue work visas to foreigners starting from June 2020.

How a company in Egypt can send my salary in the US?

When working remotely for a corporation in Egypt, you salary can be send to the US but the company must pay the VAT.

You can’t send the salary directly to the US. You can only send the salary to your bank account. The bank will convert the salary to dollars and send it to the US.

How can I get a credit card in Egypt? You can get a credit card in Egypt from your bank.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in the US for a company in Egypt?

If you are working remotely in the US for a corporation established in Egypt, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not. In this article, I will explain how to pay taxes for a US company in Egypt.

If you are working remotely in the US for a corporation established in Egypt, taxes could seem complicated but in fact, it is not.
You will need to find out your employer’s tax ID number, which you can find on your W2.