Work in Egypt for a company in Portugal
Can I live in Egypt and work remotely for a company in Portugal?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- If you want to work from abroad, you need to get a visa to enter Egypt.
- You need to have a valid passport that will allow you to enter Portugal.
- You need to have a valid visa to enter Portugal.
- You need to have a valid visa to work in Portugal.
- You need to have a valid visa to work in Egypt.
How to find remote work in Portugal while living in Egypt?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Portugal even though you are located in Egypt. For that we have a list of the best remote jobs in Portugal for you.
Portugal is one of the countries with the highest unemployment rate in the European Union. In 2016, the unemployment rate was 13.5%, but this number is expected to increase to 14.6% by the end of 2018. This means that there are many people looking for remote jobs in Portugal.
How to get paid in Egypt when working remotely for a corporation in Portugal?
You can get paid in Egypt even if you are working for a company in Portugal, however , the process is a little different than it would be if you were working for a company in Egypt. The company in Egypt is responsible for the money that you are paid, while the company in Portugal is responsible for paying you. If you are working for a company in Egypt, you will be paid in Egyptian pounds. If you are working for a company in Portugal, you will be paid in Euros.
To receive your payment in Egypt, you will need to go to the bank and exchange your Euros for Egyptian pounds.
What is the exchange rate?
The exchange rate is 1 Egyptian pound = 0.75 Euros.
How do taxes work in Egypt if I’m working remotely for a company Egypt?
When working remotely in Egypt for a firm based in Portugal, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is very important to know how they work and what you need to do to ensure that you’re not paying too much.
The Egyptian government is not very friendly towards foreign firms, and there are some regulations that are not very clear. However, if you are a foreigner working in Egypt, you are allowed to work for any company you want, provided that you are not employed by the government.
You can work for a company in Egypt, but you might be required to pay some taxes.
