Work in Austria for a corporation based in Thailand

By Mark 11 June 2022

Can I live in Austria and work remotely for a company in Thailand?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Your contract is in the name of your employer in Thailand and not your own name.
  2. You have a residence permit in Austria.
  3. You have a work permit in Thailand.
  4. You have a visa for Thailand.
  5. You have a work visa for Austria.
  6. Your company in Thailand has a contract with your company in Austria.
  7. You have a contract with your company in Thailand.
  8. You are a citizen of Austria.
  9. You are not a citizen of Thailand.
  10. You have a passport.

Yes, you can live in Austria and work remotely for a company in Thailand. The only thing we recommend is to double-check the above points.

What is the best way to get a work visa in Austria?
You can apply for a work visa for Austria online. The process is quick and easy, but you will need to provide the following documents:

  • A letter of invitation from your employer in Thailand.
  • Your passport.
  • A bank statement for the last 3 months.
  • Your residence permit.
  • A letter of confirmation from your employer in Austria.
  • A letter of confirmation from your employer in Thailand.
  • Proof of income.
  • Proof of sufficient funds.

How to find remote work in Thailand while living in Austria?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Thailand even though you are located in Austria. For that we have a few tips for you.

We have a few tips to help you get remote work in Thailand.

  1. Create a profile on Upwork
    Upwork is one of the best sites to find remote work in Thailand. It is a global platform where you can find freelance jobs.
    You can create a profile on Upwork, and you will get a lot of freelance jobs from Thailand.
  2. Create a profile on Freelancer
    Freelancer is another platform where you can find remote work in Thailand.
    You can create a profile on Freelancer and you will get a lot of freelance jobs from Thailand.
  3. Create a profile on Fiverr
    Fiverr is a platform where you can find freelance jobs.
    You can create a profile on Fiverr and you will get a lot of freelance jobs from Thailand.
  4. Create a profile on Guru
    Guru is a platform where you can find freelance jobs.
    You can create a profile on Guru and you will get a lot of freelance jobs from Thailand.
  5. Create a profile on Amazon Mechanical Turk
    Amazon Mechanical Turk is a platform where you can find remote work in Thailand.
    You can create a profile on Amazon Mechanical Turk and you will get a lot of freelance jobs from Thailand.
  6. Create a profile on Freelance.com
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How to get paid in Austria when working remotely for a corporation in Thailand?

You can get paid in Austria even if you are working for a company in Thailand, however , you will need to register for an Austrian bank account to do so.

This is because the Austrian tax authorities only consider the country in which the employee resides as their tax residence. This means that if you are working for a company in Thailand, you can get paid in Thailand but you will need to register for an Austrian bank account to do so.
There are two ways to get paid in Austria. The first is to get paid in Thai Baht and convert them to Euro. This can be done through an online exchange like e-Currency. The second option is to get paid in Euro and convert them to Thai Baht.
To get paid in Thai Baht you will need to register for a bank account in Thailand. You can then transfer the money from your Thai bank account into your Austrian bank account.
The following information will help you get started with this process.
How to get paid in Austria when working remotely for a corporation in Thailand
Register for a bank account in Austria
When you get paid in Thailand, you will need to transfer the money into your Austrian bank account.
If you are working for a company in Thailand, then you will need to register for a bank account in Austria.

How do taxes work in Austria if I’m working remotely for a company Austria?

When working remotely in Austria for a firm based in Thailand, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how the Austrian tax system works.

Austrian tax system is based on the “Brüsseler Modell” (BM) which is the most common system in Europe. The BM system is a flat tax system where the company is responsible for calculating the tax and paying the tax to the government. The BM system is based on the principle that the company is the owner of the income and the company is responsible for paying the tax. The company is also responsible for the tax payments.
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When working remotely in Austria for a firm based in Thailand, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how the Austrian tax system works.