Live in Greece while having a job in Lebanon

Can I live in Greece and work remotely for a company in Lebanon?

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

  1. Do you have a local bank account?
  2. Do you have a local phone number?
  3. Do you have a local address?
  4. Do you have a local work permit?

If you are an EU citizen, you can work in any other EU country, provided that the company is registered in the EU.
Can I live in Greece and work remotely for a company in Lebanon?

I am a US citizen and I want to work in Greece, is it possible?
Yes, it is possible, but we do not recommend it.

How to find remote work in Lebanon while living in Greece?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Lebanon even though you are located in Greece. For that we have to move to Lebanon, but, if you want to be able to get remote work in Lebanon from your current location, you need to be a bit more creative.

Working remotely is a great way to travel and live the life you have always wanted. There are many benefits to working remotely, such as:
You have more flexibility in your life
You can work at your own pace
You can work from anywhere
You can work with the people you want
You can work from your home office
You can work from anywhere you have an internet connection
You can work when you want
You can work when you feel like working

How to get paid in Greece when working remotely for a corporation in Lebanon?

You can get paid in Greece even if you are working for a company in Lebanon, however , you should be aware that there are some differences between the two countries.

In Greece, it is very common to get paid via direct deposit, however, in Lebanon it is not that common.
In Lebanon, most of the companies do not offer a direct deposit option, and they prefer to pay their employees via bank transfer.
If you are working for a company in Lebanon, you should know that the Lebanese banks do not support direct deposits, and the most common way of getting paid is via bank transfer.
You can get paid in Lebanon via bank transfer, however, it is not the easiest way to get paid.
You have to be careful with the banks, because they are not all the same and some of them are not safe.
In Lebanon, there are many banks that are not safe, and some of them are even linked to terrorist organizations.
You should always be careful with the banks, because some of them are linked to terrorist organizations.
You should always check the bank’s security certificate, and you should be careful with the bank’s reputation.

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

When working remotely in Greece for a firm based in Lebanon, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to know the rules.

When working remotely in Greece for a firm based in Lebanon, taxes might be tricky, therefore, it is important to know the rules.

The question I have is: If I work remotely in Greece for a company based in Lebanon, how do taxes work in Greece?
I’ve read that the Greek tax system is quite different from the Lebanese one, and that it is not possible to work remotely in Greece for a company based in Lebanon.
Is this correct?
I’m a Greek citizen, but I’m working remotely in Greece for a company based in Lebanon. I’m not a resident of Greece, I’m only in Greece for the time of my employment.
I’m not a tax expert, but I think you are right.
I’ve been working remotely for a company based in Lebanon for the past 3 years. I’ve always paid my taxes in Lebanon, even though I live in Greece.