Work in Colombia for a corporation based in the US

Can I live in Colombia and work remotely for a company in the US?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You must have a valid visa for Colombia.
  2. You must have a valid visa for the US.
  3. You must have a valid visa for your home country.
  4. You must have a valid work permit for Colombia.
  5. You must have a valid work permit for the US.

I am a US citizen.
I am a US citizen.

How to find remote work in the US while living in Colombia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in the US even though you are located in Colombia. For that we need to find a way to get to the US. The easiest way to do that is to get a visa to the US.

There are a lot of visa options for Colombian citizens to get to the US. The most common options are the B1/B2 visa and the TN visa.
If you are interested in the TN visa, you can apply for it online. If you are interested in the B1/B2 visa, you can apply for it in person.
Both options are valid for a period of 6 months.
How to apply for a B1/B2 visa
The B1/B2 visa is valid for 6 months. It is a visa for tourism and business. It is valid for both Colombian citizens and non-citizens.
You can apply for a B1/B2 visa online. You need to have a valid passport, a copy of your passport and a copy of your Colombian passport. You also need to have an invitation letter from a company that is willing to hire you.
You can apply for a B1/B2 visa in person.
How to apply for a TN visa
The TN visa is valid for 6 months.

How to get paid in Colombia when working remotely for a corporation in the US?

You can get paid in Colombia even if you are working for a company in the US, however , there are certain things you need to know before you can do so.

The most common way to get paid in Colombia is by way of wire transfers. However, in this article, we will show you how to get paid in Colombia by way of bank deposits.
Note: You can also get paid in Colombia by way of bank deposits if you are working for a company in the US. However, there are certain things you need to know before you can do so.

What is the best way to get paid in Colombia?
The best way to get paid in Colombia is by way of bank deposits.
The process of getting paid in Colombia is very simple and there are no issues with it. However, you need to know that there are certain things you need to do in order to get paid in Colombia.
Getting Paid in Colombia
Getting paid in Colombia is very simple. You can get paid in Colombia even if you are working for a company in the US.
You can get paid in Colombia by way of bank deposits.

How do taxes work in Colombia if I’m working remotely for a company Colombia?

When working remotely in Colombia for a firm based in the US, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’d like to share with you some tips about taxes in Colombia.

The first thing to mention is that if you are a resident in Colombia, you are subject to Colombian income tax. The Colombian income tax rate is of 21% for individuals and of 21% for corporations.
If you are working remotely for a firm based in Colombia, you will be subject to Colombian income tax. But if you are a Colombian resident, you are not subject to Colombian income tax.
If you are a Colombian resident, you are subject to Colombian social security tax (contribución social). The Colombian social security tax rate is of 20% for individuals and of 20% for corporations.
If you are working remotely for a firm based in Colombia, you will be subject to Colombian social security tax. But if you are a Colombian resident, you are not subject to Colombian social security tax.