Work in Greece for a company based in Uzbekistan

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

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

  1. The company is registered in Greece
  2. The company is registered in the country where you are working from
  3. The company is registered in a country that allows you to work remotely

I am a U.S. citizen and my wife is a non-U.S. citizen. We have been living in Greece for the past 3 years.

Can we file for a green card?
Yes, you can apply for a green card if you meet the following requirements:

  1. You must be a U.S. citizen or a lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the U.S.
  2. You must be married to a U.S. citizen or LPR
  3. You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least three years prior to filing your green card application
    My wife and I are both U.S. citizens and we have been living in Greece for the past 3 years.

Can we file for a green card?
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How to find remote work in Uzbekistan while living in Greece?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Uzbekistan even though you are located in Greece. For that we have to choose the right job and the right employer.

How to find remote work in Uzbekistan?
There are many job offers and companies in Uzbekistan. If you are a software developer, you can get a job at a large company in Uzbekistan, or you can work for a small company. If you are a designer, you can work for a large company, or you can work for a small company.
You can also find a job in Uzbekistan as a freelancer. There are many freelancers in Uzbekistan.

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

You can get paid in Greece even if you are working for a company in Uzbekistan, however , you need to have a valid residence permit.

What is the difference between a residence permit and a work permit?
A residence permit is a permit that allows you to live in Greece for a certain period of time. You can apply for a residence permit if you are a Greek citizen or a foreigner who has been living in Greece for a certain period of time.
A work permit is a permit that allows you to work in Greece. You can apply for a work permit if you are a Greek citizen or a foreigner who has been living in Greece for a certain period of time.

How can I get a residence permit in Greece?
You can apply for a residence permit in Greece if you have been living in Greece for a certain period of time.

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 Uzbekistan, taxes might be tricky, therefore I would like to know if I’m eligible for any special tax breaks.

If I work in Greece and my employer is based in Uzbekistan, what do I need to do to be eligible for any special tax breaks?
I’m assuming that you’re talking about a company that is not a resident of Greece. If you are, you’re not eligible for any special tax breaks.
If you’re talking about a company that is a resident of Greece and you’re working remotely, you’re not eligible for any special tax breaks.
If you’re talking about a company that is not a resident of Greece and you’re working remotely, you’re not eligible for any special tax breaks.