Work in Bulgaria for a company in Azerbaijan

By Mark 17 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Azerbaijan while being in Bulgaria?

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

  1. You have to be in Bulgaria at least 1 month in advance.
  2. You have to be in Azerbaijan at least 2 months in advance.
  3. You need to be able to travel to Azerbaijan from Bulgaria.
  4. You need to be able to travel to Bulgaria from Azerbaijan.
  5. You need to be able to work remotely for at least 6 months.
  6. You need to be able to work remotely for at least 12 months.
  7. You need to have an employer in Azerbaijan.
  8. You need to have an employer in Bulgaria.
  9. You need to have an employer in both countries.

What is the best way to work remotely in Azerbaijan?
Azerbaijan is a beautiful country with a lot of opportunities for a remote worker. The country is located in the South Caucasus region and is bordered by Georgia to the east, Turkey to the north, Armenia to the northeast, Iran to the northwest, and Russia to the west.
Azerbaijan is a developing country with a population of 9.7 million people. It is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the Council of Europe.
Azerbaijan is a member of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE).
Azerbaijan is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

How to live in Bulgaria and find remote work in Azerbaijan?

Finding remote work in Azerbaijan if you are located in Bulgaria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider remote work in a country that has a high population density.

For example, in Bulgaria you can find remote work in a big city, for example in Sofia, but you won’t find remote work in the rural areas, for example in the village of Brestovitsa.
The same is true for Azerbaijan, for example, you can find remote work in Baku, but not in the villages.
If you are located in Bulgaria and you want to find remote work in Azerbaijan, we recommend you to consider remote work in the city of Baku.
The main reasons why you should consider remote work in Baku are:
Baku is one of the world’s most modern cities, it has a great infrastructure, which makes it easier to find remote work in Baku.
The cost of living in Baku is low.
The number of remote work opportunities in Baku is high.
There are many tech companies in Baku.
Here is a list of the top 10 best cities in the world, where you can find remote work:
Baku, Azerbaijan
Population: 2,8 million

How a company in Azerbaijan can send my salary in Bulgaria?

When working remotely for a corporation in Azerbaijan, you salary can be send to Bulgaria but the process is not easy.

As a remote worker, you have to be careful about the taxes and the tax obligation.
In this article, I will explain how to work remotely for a corporation in Azerbaijan and how to send your salary in Bulgaria.
I will also tell you about the taxes and the tax obligation.
This article is for the remote workers and freelancers who work for a corporation in Azerbaijan.

How to work for a corporation in Azerbaijan?
To work for a corporation in Azerbaijan, you have to be a resident of the country.
There are some requirements to be a resident.
To be a resident, you need to have a permanent residence permit or a permanent residence card.
You can get it from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
You can get it from the Embassy of Azerbaijan.
You can also get it from the Consulate of Azerbaijan in your country.
The residence permit or the permanent residence card can be renewed every year.
If you are a foreigner, you have to get a work visa from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan.
The work visa is valid for one year.
The company in Azerbaijan must have a work permit.
The work permit is issued by the Ministry of Labor of Azerbaijan.
The company in Azerbaijan can also provide a work permit to the foreign workers.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Bulgaria for a company in Azerbaijan?

If you are working remotely in Bulgaria for a corporation established in Azerbaijan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are very simple. Let’s take a look at the main requirements.

There are many places to pay your taxes in Bulgaria. This article will provide you with the information on how to pay your taxes in Bulgaria.

  1. Where to pay your taxes when working remotely in Bulgaria for a corporation established in Azerbaijan?
    As it was mentioned above, there are many places to pay your taxes in Bulgaria. If you are working remotely in Bulgaria for a corporation established in Azerbaijan, the most important place to pay your taxes is the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency.
    It is important to mention that if you are working for a corporation established in Azerbaijan and not registered in Bulgaria, you will have to pay your taxes to the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency.
  2. How to pay my taxes when working remotely in Bulgaria for a corporation established in Azerbaijan?
    If you are working remotely in Bulgaria for a corporation established in Azerbaijan, you will have to file your tax return to the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency. It is important to mention that your tax return is filed electronically.