Working in Belgium for a corporation in Lebanon

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

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

  1. Is the company legal in Belgium?
  2. Can the company pay the taxes in Belgium?
  3. Can you work from the home office of the company?
  4. Can the company offer you a working permit?

Lebanon
Belgium
Yes
No

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

Finding remote work in Lebanon if you are located in Belgium might be difficult, therefore we recommend to find a remote job in Belgium and work from there. If you are living in Lebanon, you will find remote jobs in Lebanon on the internet.

We will show you the best websites and remote work platforms for freelancers and remote workers in Lebanon.

  1. Upwork
    Upwork is the biggest freelancing platform in the world. You can search for a job in Lebanon and find remote work in Lebanon. Upwork is an international platform for freelancers and remote workers. You can find remote jobs in Lebanon and other countries. You can also find freelancers in Lebanon.
    You can find a job in Lebanon or in the whole world.
  2. Freelancer
    Freelancer is the biggest freelancing platform in the world.
  3. Fiverr
    Fiverr is the biggest freelancing platform in the world.
  4. Freelancer.com
    Freelancer.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Lebanon, you salary can be send to Belgium but it’s not always that easy. You will need to have a company account in Belgium, which will be your base of operations.

If you are in Belgium for a short period of time, you can pay your salary to your Lebanese company with a bank transfer. If you are planning on staying in Belgium for a longer period of time, you will need to open an account in Belgium. This is a very important step, since you will need to have a bank account in Belgium to receive your salary.
How to open a bank account in Belgium
When you are working remotely, you need to open a bank account in Belgium. You can open a bank account in Belgium with a company or with a personal account.
You can open a bank account with a company by following the steps below:

  1. Choose a bank that works with your company
    You can choose any bank that works with your company. You will need to choose a bank that works with your company’s account. You will be given a list of banks that work with your company. Choose a bank that works with your company’s account.
  2. Apply for a bank account
    When you are applying for a bank account, you will need to fill out a form.

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

If you are working remotely in Belgium for a corporation established in Lebanon, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are quite simple.

The most important thing to know when working remotely in Belgium for a company in Lebanon is that you are not an employee of the company you work for in Lebanon. You are an independent contractor.
The tax system in Belgium is different from the tax system in Lebanon. In Lebanon, the company you work for pays the taxes for you. The Belgian tax system is different. The tax system in Belgium is based on the residence of the individual.
The Belgian tax system is based on the residence of the individual.
Belgium is a federal state in the Kingdom of Belgium. The federal state is divided into three regions: East, West and South.
The regions of Belgium are divided into provinces. The provinces are divided into municipalities.
The municipalities of Belgium are divided into communes.
The communes of Belgium are divided into cantons.
The cantons of Belgium are divided into municipalities.
The municipalities of Belgium are divided into cantons.