Work in Hong Kong for a company in Jamaica
Can I work remotely for a company in Jamaica while being in Hong Kong?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- The company is registered in Hong Kong and you are not a resident of Hong Kong.
- The company is not registered in Hong Kong and you are a resident of Hong Kong.
Is it possible to work in Hong Kong from outside the country?
Yes, you can. However, you will be required to apply for a visa.
How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in Jamaica?
Finding remote work in Jamaica if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to use the following steps to find remote work in Jamaica.
- Choose a remote job offer
If you are located in Hong Kong, you can use our website to find remote work in Jamaica. You can find the job offer you are looking for and apply for it. - Prepare for your interview
You need to prepare yourself for your interview. For example, you need to make sure that you have a good resume, cover letter, and portfolio. - Start working
You need to start working as soon as you have been selected for the interview. You need to send your resume and cover letter to the company. - Keep working
You need to keep working for the company. You need to send your resume and cover letter to the company every week or every month. - Get paid
You need to get paid for your work. - Stay in touch
You need to stay in touch with the company. - Enjoy your remote work
You need to enjoy your remote work. - Stay happy
You need to stay happy.
How a company in Jamaica can send my salary in Hong Kong?
When working remotely for a corporation in Jamaica, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but you are not allowed to send your salary back to Jamaica. This is because the company in Jamaica is not a tax resident and the company in Hong Kong is a tax resident.
However, if the company in Jamaica is a tax resident, then you can send your salary to Hong Kong and you can send your salary back to Jamaica.
Do you know how to calculate your salary in Hong Kong?
The amount of your salary in Hong Kong is calculated by multiplying the number of hours you work in a week by the rate of your salary in Hong Kong. For example, if you work 10 hours a week and your salary is HK$20,000, then your salary in Hong Kong is HK$20,000.
For salaried employees, the amount of their salary in Hong Kong is calculated by multiplying the number of hours they work in a week by the rate of their salary in Hong Kong.
However, if you are self-employed or an employee of a company in Jamaica that is not a tax resident, then you can only calculate your salary in Hong Kong by multiplying the number of hours you work in a week by the rate of your salary in Hong Kong.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Jamaica?
If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in Jamaica, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not. You only need to pay taxes on your Hong Kong income, not the income of the corporation.
What if I am working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Jamaica and I am not a citizen of either country? In this case, you will be subject to both Hong Kong and Jamaica’s income tax.
If you are a citizen of Hong Kong and are working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Jamaica, you will be subject to Hong Kong income tax. If you are a citizen of Jamaica and are working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Jamaica, you will be subject to Jamaica income tax.
