Work in the US for a company in Moldova

By Mark 13 April 2022

Can I work remotely in the US for a company in Moldova?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Check if the company in Moldova has a work permit for your country.
  2. Check if the company has a business license in your country.
  3. Check if the company has a bank account in your country.
  4. Check if the company has an IT license in your country.
  5. Check if the company has a VAT number in your country.
  6. Check if the company has a work permit for your country.

I’m not sure if it’s still true but I remember that when I was working for a company in Moldova, I needed to have a bank account in Moldova.

How can I find a remote job in Moldova while living in the US?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Moldova even if you are located in the US, for that we have the following tips:

  1. Start your job search in Moldova
    You can start your job search in Moldova by contacting Moldova recruitment agencies and companies that are interested in hiring Moldovan workers. There are a lot of Moldova recruitment agencies and companies that are willing to hire workers from Moldova.
  2. Moldova recruitment agencies
    Moldova recruitment agencies are the first step in finding a remote job in Moldova. You can find a lot of Moldova recruitment agencies online and you can contact them by email or phone.
  3. Moldova companies
    Moldova companies are also interested in hiring Moldovan workers. They can be found on the internet and you can contact them by email or phone.
  4. Moldova job boards
    Moldova job boards are also a good place to find a remote job in Moldova. There are a lot of job boards online and you can contact them by email or phone.
  5. LinkedIn
    LinkedIn is a social network that is used to connect people and companies. You can find a lot of companies on LinkedIn that are interested in hiring Moldovan workers.
  6. Local newspapers
    Local newspapers are also a good place to find a remote job in Moldova. You can find a lot of job ads on local newspapers and you can contact them by email or phone.
  7. Facebook

How can I get paid in the US when working remotely for a company in Moldova?

It is possible to get paid in the US while working for a company in Moldova but it requires a bit of planning. The most common way is to use a service like PayPal to send money to a bank account in the US. This is called an ACH transfer. You can use the US bank account to receive money from your US clients.

I am an American living in Moldova, how can I get paid in the US?
If you are a US citizen or resident, you can get paid in the US through an ACH transfer. This is how you would pay a US client for a job in Moldova.

What is an ACH transfer?
An ACH transfer is a bank transfer from a US bank account to a US bank account.
You will need to find a US bank that allows you to open a bank account. You will need to provide them with a US social security number. You will also need to provide them with your bank account information.
Once you have your US bank account set up, you will need to create a bank account in Moldova.
You will need to transfer money from your US bank account to your Moldovan bank account.
You will need to provide your Moldovan bank account information to your US bank.
Your Moldovan bank account will be linked to your US bank account.
You will be able to withdraw money from your Moldovan bank account to your US bank account.

Will I pay taxes in the US or Moldova when working remotely in the US?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in the US for a corporation in Moldova, so it’s important to understand the rules.

As a US citizen, you are considered a US taxpayer when working in the US. So, you will pay US taxes on your US income.
The same is true when working in Moldova. If you are a US citizen working in Moldova, you will be considered a US taxpayer, and you will be required to pay US taxes on your US income.
However, there are some important differences between working in the US and working in Moldova.

What are the differences between working in the US and working in Moldova?
Taxes in Moldova
The Moldovan government imposes a flat tax rate of 25% on all income.
There are no tax-free allowances.
If you are a US citizen, you are considered a US taxpayer when working in Moldova.
So, you will be required to pay US taxes on your US income.
US Taxpayers in Moldova