Work in Estonia for a company based in Iraq

Can I work remotely for a company in Iraq while being in Estonia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Is the company registered in Estonia?
  2. Is the company registered in Iraq?
  3. Is the company registered in your home country?
  4. Is the company registered in Estonia and in your home country?
  5. Is the company registered in Estonia and in Iraq?
  6. Is the company registered in Estonia, in your home country and in Iraq?

Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Iraq while being in Estonia.

How to live in Estonia and find remote work in Iraq?

Finding remote work in Iraq if you are located in Estonia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to check the list of remote work companies in Iraq.

Estonia is a small country in Northern Europe and it is a member of the European Union (EU). It has a population of 1.3 million people and the official language is Estonian.
Estonia is located in the Baltics region, which is bordered by Latvia and Russia to the North, Sweden to the West, Finland to the South and Latvia to the East.
Estonia is a country of forests and lakes, and its capital city is Tallinn.
The main cities in Estonia are Tallinn, Tartu, Narva, Pärnu, Viljandi and Kuressaare.
Estonia is a country with a high standard of living, and the country has a low unemployment rate.
Estonia is an attractive country for expatriates and foreign workers, and it is a popular place for expatriates to live and work.
The climate of Estonia is mild, and the average temperature in the country is 4 degrees Celsius. The average rainfall in Estonia is 200 mm per year.
The average salary in Estonia is about 1,200 euros per month.

How a company in Iraq can send my salary in Estonia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Iraq, you salary can be send to Estonia but there are some things you need to know about it.

I’m currently working for a company in Iraq and I’m not living there. I’m working remotely from Estonia. I’ve been working for this company for more than a year and I’ve been paid my salary in Estonia.
I’m not going to talk about my work in Iraq because it’s not related to the question. I’m going to talk about my salary. I’m not going to talk about the company in Iraq because it’s not related to the question.
My salary is sent to my bank account in Estonia and I’m not going to talk about my bank account in Estonia because it’s not related to the question.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Estonia for a company in Iraq?

If you are working remotely in Estonia for a corporation established in Iraq, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite simple.

Taxes in Estonia
The country of Estonia is a small country in Northern Europe with a population of just 1.3 million people. It is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone.
The country has a very small population and is not a large exporter of goods. This means that the majority of the population are employees.
Estonia is a tax haven and has a very low corporate tax rate of 12%. This is one of the lowest in the world.
Estonia has a flat tax system and is not a member of the OECD. This means that there is no tax on personal income.
Estonia is also a member of the EU VAT system.
Estonia has a very small population and is not a large exporter of goods.