Work in Azerbaijan for a company based in Sri Lanka

Can I live in Azerbaijan and work remotely for a company in Sri Lanka?

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

  1. Is the company in Sri Lanka registered in Sri Lanka?
  2. Does the company have a registered office in Sri Lanka?
  3. Does the company have a registered office in Azerbaijan?
  4. Does the company have a registered office in your home country?
  5. Is the company a legal entity?
  6. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Justice in Azerbaijan?
  7. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Justice in your home country?
  8. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Azerbaijan?
  9. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country?
  10. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where you live?
  11. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where you work?
  12. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where the company is registered?
  13. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where the company has a registered office?
  14. Is the company registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the country where the company has a registered agent?

How to find remote work in Sri Lanka while living in Azerbaijan?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sri Lanka even though you are located in Azerbaijan. For that we need to understand the difference between the two countries and how remote work is done in Sri Lanka.

Before we start, let’s understand what is remote work?
In the traditional work, the employee has to be physically present at the company. But with the emergence of the technology, the employees can work from anywhere. It is not mandatory that the employee must be physically present at the company.
Remote work is a way of working from home, or from any location. The company can be located anywhere in the world. The employees can work from home or from any location they want.
Now, let’s talk about the difference between the two countries.
In Sri Lanka, remote work is considered as a part of the freelancing work. But in Azerbaijan, remote work is considered as a full-time job.
In Sri Lanka, there are many freelancers. But in Azerbaijan, freelancers are very few.
In Sri Lanka, the freelancers are very active. They work for different companies, and they work for different projects. But in Azerbaijan, freelancers are not very active.
In Sri Lanka, freelancers are very active.

How to get paid in Azerbaijan when working remotely for a corporation in Sri Lanka?

You can get paid in Azerbaijan even if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, however , it is not easy to get paid in Azerbaijan if you are working remotely.

You can get paid in Azerbaijan even if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, however, it is not easy to get paid in Azerbaijan if you are working remotely.

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

When working remotely in Azerbaijan for a firm based in Sri Lanka, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is vital to learn how to pay taxes in Azerbaijan. I am working for a company based in Azerbaijan, but my firm is based in Sri Lanka. I am a resident of Azerbaijan, so do I have to pay taxes to Azerbaijan? The answer is yes.

Working from home, whether in Azerbaijan or elsewhere, is a great way to increase your earning potential and to be more in control of your schedule. But for remote workers, taxes can be a complicated matter. For example, if you live in Azerbaijan, and you are working remotely for a firm based in Sri Lanka, you might have to pay taxes to both Azerbaijan and Sri Lanka. In this article, we will look at how taxes work in Azerbaijan if you work remotely for a firm based in Sri Lanka.
Taxes in Azerbaijan
Taxes are the main source of government revenue in Azerbaijan. Taxes are collected in Azerbaijan at both the federal and local levels.
The federal level is governed by the Ministry of Finance, and the local level is governed by the Ministry of Taxes.

What taxes are paid at the federal level?
There are three taxes that are paid at the federal level:
Social Insurance Tax (SIT)
Personal Income Tax (PIT)
VAT
Social Insurance Tax (SIT) is a tax on wages and salaries paid to workers. The tax rate is set at 14%.