Work in Colombia for a corporation based in Vietnam

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

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

  1. The employer must be legally registered in Colombia.
  2. The employer must be registered with the Ministry of Labor in Vietnam.
  3. The employer must have a valid work permit.
  4. The employer must have a valid passport.

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
The most important thing to consider when working remotely in Colombia is the Colombian law on work.
Colombian law is very different than the US or European law. In Colombia, there are several different laws that apply to work, and these laws are based on the situation of the worker.
For example, if the worker is a temporary worker, the law is different from the law for a worker who is hired directly by the company. If the worker is hired by a company that is not registered in Colombia, the company does not have to comply with any of the Colombian laws.
In order to work in Colombia, the employer must be legally registered in Colombia.

How to find remote work in Vietnam while living in Colombia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Vietnam even though you are located in Colombia. For that we will look into the legal aspects of it.

Vietnam has a special visa program for foreign workers, called the “Working Holiday Visa” (Vietnam Working Holiday Visa). This visa is for people who want to work for a short period of time in Vietnam. The visa is valid for 12 months and allows you to work for up to 30 days in any month.
If you are a foreigner who is living in Vietnam, you can get the working holiday visa. The process of getting the visa is quite simple and there are many companies that can help you get it.

What is the difference between the working holiday visa and the tourist visa?
The working holiday visa is a special visa for foreigners who want to work for a short period of time in Vietnam.
The tourist visa is a visa that is valid for a period of 30 days. This visa allows you to stay in Vietnam for 30 days in a year. It is not possible to get a tourist visa if you are planning to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days.
If you want to stay in Vietnam for more than 30 days, you need to apply for the working visa.

How to apply for the working holiday visa?
You can apply for the working holiday visa at the Vietnam Immigration Department.

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

You can get paid in Colombia even if you are working for a company in Vietnam, however , the process of getting paid is a bit different.

You can get paid in Colombia even if you are working for a company in Vietnam, however, the process of getting paid is a bit different.

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 Vietnam, taxes might be tricky, therefore I have a few questions.

  1. What is the tax rate on the Colombian side?
  2. How is it different than the tax rate in Vietnam?
  3. What do I need to do to ensure I pay taxes in Colombia?
    I’m not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but I don’t know where else to ask.
    The tax rate on the Colombian side is a flat rate of 18% on all income. The tax rate on the Vietnamese side is a flat rate of 5% on all income. You pay the Colombian tax rate on your Colombian income, and the Vietnamese tax rate on your Vietnamese income.
    In order to pay the Colombian tax rate on your Colombian income, you must be a resident of Colombia. In order to pay the Vietnamese tax rate on your Vietnamese income, you must be a resident of Vietnam.
    If you are a Colombian resident and you are working in Colombia, you must pay Colombian tax on your Colombian income. If you are a Vietnamese resident and you are working in Vietnam, you must pay Vietnamese tax on your Vietnamese income.