Live in Austria while having a job in China

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

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

  1. Check if the company is registered in Austria
  2. Check if the company is registered in China
  3. Check if the company has a local office in Austria
  4. Check if the company has a local office in China
  5. Check if the company has a local subsidiary in Austria
  6. Check if the company has a local subsidiary in China
  7. Check if the company has a local branch in Austria
  8. Check if the company has a local branch in China
  9. Check if the company has a local representative office in Austria
  10. Check if the company has a local representative office in China
  11. Check if the company has a local representative office in your country

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

Finding remote work in China if you are located in Austria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to look for remote work in Austria.

The main problem is that most of the Austrian companies are based in Vienna and there are not many remote jobs available.
If you are looking for remote work in Austria, you should consider to change your job to Austria.
If you are an Austrian citizen, you can work in Austria, but you will need a work permit.
If you are an EU citizen, you can work in Austria with a work permit.
If you are not an EU citizen, you will need a work permit to work in Austria.
If you are not a citizen of an EU country, you will need a work permit to work in Austria.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in China, you salary can be send to Austria but you will need to pay the taxes.

Why I have to pay taxes?
If you work for a company in China and you are paid in the local currency, then you will have to pay taxes to the Chinese government.

When I work for a company in China, do I have to pay taxes to the Austrian government?
I am a Chinese citizen living in China.

I am a Chinese citizen living in Austria.

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

If you are working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in China, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is very simple.

In Austria, you are considered a freelancer if you are employed by a corporation or an association. In this case, you are considered a freelancer and you are subject to the same taxes as a freelancer.
If you are self-employed, you are subject to the same taxes as a freelancer.
If you are a freelancer, you are subject to the same taxes as a freelancer.