Work in Colombia for a corporation based in Russia

Can I work remotely in Colombia for a company in Russia?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company in Colombia is a company registered in Colombia, and it must have a physical presence in Colombia.
  2. The company in Colombia must have a physical presence in Russia.
  3. The company in Colombia must have a legal representative in Russia.
  4. The company in Colombia must have a legal representative in Colombia.

How can I find a remote job in Russia while living in Colombia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Russia even if you are located in Colombia, for that we need to set up an office in Russia.

I have been working in Colombia for almost three years and I have been searching for a remote job in Russia. I am a Russian speaker, so I have good chances of getting a job in Russia. However, my location in Colombia makes it difficult for me to find a job in Russia.

How can I get paid in Colombia when working remotely for a company in Russia?

It is possible to get paid in Colombia while working for a company in Russia but the process is a little bit more complicated.

The first thing you need to do is to find a Colombian bank that you can transfer money to and that will let you receive your salary.
In Colombia, there are two main banks that can be used to transfer money: Banco de Bogotá and BBVA.
To get paid in Colombia, you will need to find a bank that is in the same country as your company. If your company is in Russia, the bank you need is Banco de Bogotá. If your company is in Colombia, the bank you need is BBVA.
If you want to transfer money to a bank in Colombia, you need to have a Colombian bank account. If you don’t have one, you can open one at Banco de Bogotá or BBVA.
If you have an account at Banco de Bogotá, you can transfer money to BBVA. If you have an account at BBVA, you can transfer money to Banco de Bogotá.
You can also transfer money from your Colombian bank account to a bank in Russia. You can use a transfer service like TransferWise to do this.
TransferWise is a global transfer service that allows you to transfer money from any country to any other country in the world. You can transfer money from a bank account in Colombia to a bank account in Russia.

Will I pay taxes in Colombia or Russia when working remotely in Colombia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Colombia for a corporation in Russia, so it is important to know your taxes in Colombia and Russia.

Taxes in Colombia
Colombia has a single income tax rate of 25% on all income. This means that you can expect to pay 25% tax on your earnings in Colombia. You must also pay social security tax on all earnings.
Taxes in Russia
Russia has a single income tax rate of 12% on all income. This means that you can expect to pay 12% tax on your earnings in Russia.
I am going to Colombia and need to work remotely in Colombia.
Will I pay taxes in Colombia or Russia?
Yes, you will pay taxes in Colombia and Russia.
If you are working remotely in Colombia, you will pay taxes in Colombia. If you are working remotely in Russia, you will pay taxes in Russia.

How much will I pay in taxes when working remotely in Colombia?
You will pay 25% of your earnings in Colombia.

How much will I pay in taxes when working remotely in Russia?
You will pay 12% of your earnings in Russia.