Living in Austria while working in Belgium

Can I work remotely for a company in Belgium while being in Austria?

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

  1. Belgium and Austria are both part of the European Union. You can work in Belgium but not in Austria. You can work in Austria but not in Belgium.
  2. You need to be in the EU and it must be your main residence.
  3. You must be a Belgian or Austrian citizen.
  4. You need to have a residence permit in Austria.
  5. You must have a work contract in Austria.
  6. You need to have a contract with your employer in Belgium.
  7. You must have a contract with your employer in Austria.
  8. You must be able to work in Belgium.
  9. You must be able to work in Austria.
  10. You must have a residence permit in Belgium.
  11. You must have a residence permit in Austria.
  12. You must have a contract with your employer in Belgium.

How can I apply for a residence permit in Austria?
You can apply for a residence permit in Austria for a maximum of 2 years. You must apply for a residence permit in Austria as soon as you arrive in Austria.

How to live in Austria and find remote work in Belgium?

Finding remote work in Belgium if you are located in Austria might be difficult, therefore we recommend to apply for a job in Austria and then move to Belgium.

Austria is a small country in the heart of Europe, located in Central Europe. It is the 26th most populous country in the world with 8,8 million inhabitants. It is the 4th largest country in Europe and has a population density of around 115 inhabitants per km².
Belgium is the most densely populated country in the world with a population density of around 692 inhabitants per km². It is the 19th most populous country in the world with 10,8 million inhabitants. It is the 2nd largest country in Europe and has a population density of around 676 inhabitants per km².
In Austria, the official language is German, while in Belgium, it is Dutch.
Austria is a federal republic and Belgium is a federal state.
Austria is a member of the European Union and Belgium is a member of the European Free Trade Association.
Austria has a population of 8,8 million inhabitants, while Belgium has a population of 10,8 million inhabitants.
Austria has a GDP per capita of $34,200, while Belgium has a GDP per capita of $44,700.
Austria has a population density of 115 inhabitants per km², while Belgium has a population density of 692 inhabitants per km².

How a company in Belgium can send my salary in Austria?

When working remotely for a corporation in Belgium, you salary can be send to Austria but not in the other way round.

If you are employed in a company in Belgium and you are working from home, your salary can be sent to Austria. This is an important thing to know if you want to get a mortgage in Austria.
You can send your salary to Austria by using an online platform. This platform is called “Payoneer”.
Payoneer is a platform where you can send your salary from your company in Belgium to your bank account in Austria.
Payoneer is the only online platform that allows you to send your salary from Belgium to Austria.
If you are employed in a company in Belgium and you want to get a mortgage in Austria, you will need to use Payoneer.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Austria for a company in Belgium?

If you are working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in Belgium, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not.

We have been working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in Belgium for a few years now and we have been able to keep our taxes low. We have been paying tax in Austria and we will be able to keep doing that until we have a local corporation in Belgium.
The tax rules in Austria and Belgium are very similar and the tax laws in both countries are also very similar.
So, if you are working remotely in Austria for a company in Belgium, you do not need to pay any tax in Austria.
If you are working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in Belgium, you will have to pay tax in Austria and you will be able to keep doing that until you have a local corporation in Belgium.
If you are working in Austria for a corporation in Belgium, you will have to pay tax in Austria and you will be able to keep doing that until you have a local corporation in Belgium.