Working in Canada for a corporation in Germany

Can I work remotely for a company in Germany while being in Canada?

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

  1. If you are a permanent resident, you must have a job offer in Germany.
  2. If you are a temporary resident, you must have a job offer in Germany.
  3. If you are a student, you must have a job offer in Germany.
  4. If you are a freelancer, you must have a job offer in Germany.
  5. If you are a self-employed, you must have a job offer in Germany.

How to live in Canada and find remote work in Germany?

Finding remote work in Germany if you are located in Canada might be difficult, therefore we recommend to move to Germany. We will show you how you can do it.

  1. Find a remote job in Canada
    The first step is to find a remote job in Canada. If you are located in Canada, you can find remote jobs in Canada. In Germany, you can find remote jobs in Germany.
  2. Apply for a job in Germany
    Once you have found a remote job in Canada, you can apply for a job in Germany. You can apply for a remote job in Germany directly on the remote job websites, such as Freelancer.com or Upwork.com.
  3. Get a visa
    Once you have found a remote job in Canada and applied for a job in Germany, you need to get a visa. If you are located in Canada, you can apply for a visa to Canada. If you are located in Germany, you can apply for a visa to Germany.
  4. Move to Germany
    Once you have a visa, you can move to Germany. You can move to Germany directly from Canada or from the US. You can move to Germany from the US using a visa waiver program.
  5. Find a remote job in Germany
    Once you have moved to Germany, you can find a remote job in Germany. You can find remote jobs in Germany through the job websites, such as Freelancer.com or Upwork.com.

How a company in Germany can send my salary in Canada?

When working remotely for a corporation in Germany, you salary can be send to Canada but you need to make sure that the company has a valid tax number.

How can I change my address in Germany? You can change your address in Germany in the same way as you change your address in Canada.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Canada for a company in Germany?

If you are working remotely in Canada for a corporation established in Germany, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s quite simple.

In this post, I’ll explain the different types of taxes you may be liable for depending on your work status in Canada.
And I’ll explain how to calculate your tax bill when you are working remotely in Canada for a company in Germany.
Let’s get started!
Working for a company in Germany
If you are working in Germany for a company that is registered in Germany, you will be subject to German tax.
The German company is responsible for filing your tax returns and paying the tax.
The German company will be able to deduct the tax you owe to Germany from your salary and send you a bill.

How much will you pay in Germany?
The tax rate in Germany is 19% on the first EUR 100,000 earned and 7% on the remaining earnings.
You can find the tax rates on the German tax website.
Working for a German company
If you are working in Germany for a German company, you are subject to German tax.
The German company will be responsible for filing your tax returns and paying the tax.