Work in Cuba for a corporation based in Portugal

Can I live in Cuba and work remotely for a company in Portugal?

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

  1. You will need a work permit.
  2. You will need a residence permit in Cuba.
  3. You will need to be a national of the country you are working in.
  4. You will need to be able to get a visa to enter Cuba.

What is the difference between the Cuban and the Cuban-American visa?
The Cuban visa is a tourist visa. It is issued for a period of 30 days and it is only valid for tourist purposes.
The Cuban-American visa is a visa issued to people who are Cuban nationals or have Cuban ancestry. It is valid for a period of 90 days and is issued by the Cuban Consulate in the United States.

Can I travel to Cuba with a tourist visa?
No. You must obtain a visa before traveling to Cuba.

What is the difference between a tourist visa and a transit visa?
A tourist visa is valid for a period of 30 days. A transit visa is valid for a period of up to 15 days.

What is the difference between a tourist visa and a visa for Cuban-American citizens?
A visa for Cuban-American citizens is a visa issued by the Cuban Consulate in the United States. It is valid for a period of 90 days and is issued for the purpose of traveling to Cuba.

How to find remote work in Portugal while living in Cuba?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Portugal even though you are located in Cuba. For that we will have to find a way to travel from Cuba to Portugal, but it is not that difficult.

The first thing you need to do is to find a way to travel to Portugal. If you are in Cuba, you can do it by flying to Portugal.

How to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Portugal?

You can get paid in Cuba even if you are working for a company in Portugal, however , you will have to follow a few procedures to be able to do that.

Cuba is a communist country that has been a target for the US for more than 50 years. It is a country where there is no freedom of speech, and where the state is the only one that has the right to decide what is allowed and what is not.
If you are an American citizen, you cannot get paid in Cuba, and you will have to wait for the US government to give you permission to travel to Cuba and work there.
If you are a Cuban citizen, you cannot get paid in Cuba, and you will have to wait for the US government to give you permission to travel to the US and work there.
If you are a Portuguese citizen, you cannot get paid in Cuba, and you will have to wait for the Cuban government to give you permission to travel to Cuba and work there.

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

When working remotely in Cuba for a firm based in Portugal, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is essential to know how the Cuban tax system works for this kind of work.

If you work remotely in Cuba for a firm based in Portugal, you might not be taxed in the same way as someone working for a firm based in Cuba.
Here is how the tax system works for the two scenarios:
Cuba: you work remotely for a firm based in Portugal
Portugal: you work remotely for a firm based in Cuba

  1. Taxes in Cuba
    In Cuba, taxes are based on the income generated by the firm.
    If you are paid a salary, you will pay taxes based on the salary.
    If you are self-employed, you will pay taxes based on the income generated by your business.
    If you are paid a salary and you are working for a firm based in Cuba, you will pay taxes based on the salary.
    If you are self-employed and you are working for a firm based in Cuba, you will pay taxes based on the income generated by your business.
  2. Taxes in Portugal
    In Portugal, taxes are based on the income generated by the firm.