Work in Belarus for a corporation based in Northern Ireland

Can I work remotely for a company in Northern Ireland while being in Belarus?

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

  1. The company you are going to work for is based in Northern Ireland, but has a subsidiary in Belarus.
  2. The company is a subsidiary of a company based in the UK, but not in Northern Ireland.
  3. The company is based in Belarus, but has a subsidiary in Northern Ireland.

How to live in Belarus and find remote work in Northern Ireland?

Finding remote work in Northern Ireland if you are located in Belarus might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to search for remote work in other countries.

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Belarus is a small country located between Russia, Poland and Ukraine. The capital city is Minsk.
Belarus is the third largest country in Europe, after Russia and Ukraine. It is a country with a population of 10 million people and a GDP of $48.8 billion.
Belarus is a very democratic country, with a GDP per capita of $8,300, and the Human Development Index of 0.838.
Belarus is a country with a low level of corruption, a low level of violence, a high level of freedom of speech and freedom of religion.
Belarus has a unique culture, which is a mixture of Slavic, Baltic, Mongolian, and other cultures.
The official language in Belarus is Belarusian. Other languages include Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and Yiddish.
Belarus is the most important energy supplier in Europe. The country has a lot of oil and gas reserves.
Belarus is one of the most stable countries in Europe.
The main industries in Belarus are agriculture, food processing, and mining.

How a company in Northern Ireland can send my salary in Belarus?

When working remotely for a corporation in Northern Ireland, you salary can be send to Belarus but you need to be registered as a resident of Belarus.

The Belarusian government has recently introduced a new law that requires all foreign citizens to have a Belarusian passport in order to work or study in Belarus.
The new law, which was introduced on 1 March 2014, requires all foreign citizens to have a Belarusian passport in order to work or study in Belarus.
The law also requires all foreign citizens to register with the government within three months of their arrival in Belarus.
The law is designed to prevent foreign citizens from working in Belarus without a Belarusian passport.
The new law was introduced to prevent foreign citizens from working in Belarus without a Belarusian passport.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Belarus for a company in Northern Ireland?

If you are working remotely in Belarus for a corporation established in Northern Ireland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are very simple.

What are the rules?
The main rule is that you are not entitled to any tax exemption on your salary.
In Belarus, the company you work for is considered as your employer. The company is required to pay the taxes on your salary, and you are required to pay the taxes on your salary.
In Northern Ireland, your employer is considered to be a UK company. The company is not required to pay any taxes on your salary.

What are the exceptions?
If you are a resident of Northern Ireland, you can be exempt from paying the tax on your salary.
If you are a resident of Belarus, you can be exempt from paying the tax on your salary.