Living in Hong Kong while working in Tunisia

Can I work remotely for a company in Tunisia while being in Hong Kong?

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

  1. You will need a work permit to be able to work remotely.
  2. You will need to find a company in Tunisia willing to sponsor your work permit.
  3. You will need to find a company in Hong Kong willing to sponsor your work permit.
  4. You will need to find a company in Hong Kong willing to hire you.

How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in Tunisia?

Finding remote work in Tunisia if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to check out the following article: How to work remotely in Hong Kong.

This article will help you to understand how to find remote work in Tunisia.
Tunisia is a beautiful country in the Middle East, it is a small country in the north of Africa, it is located between Algeria and Libya.
Tunisia has a population of about 10 million people, it is a very multicultural country, it has a strong Arabic and French influence.
Tunisia is a very popular tourist destination, it has a rich history, it is a great place to visit, you can find the famous Tunisian oasis of Tataouine, the Sahara Desert, the beautiful beaches of the Mediterranean and the Tunisian cuisine is one of the best in the world.
Tunisia is a great place to live, it has a very low cost of living, it is a safe country and it is a great place to work.
Tunisia is a great place to find remote work, there are many companies that are looking for remote workers, you can find them on Upwork.

How a company in Tunisia can send my salary in Hong Kong?

When working remotely for a corporation in Tunisia, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but you have to pay a lot of fees to the bank. If you want to know how a company in Tunisia can send my salary in Hong Kong, read this article.

What is the difference between a company in Tunisia and a company in Hong Kong?
In Tunisia, the company is the employer. The employer can choose to hire a person or not.
In Hong Kong, the company is the client. The client can choose to hire a person or not.

Why do I need to send my salary to Hong Kong?
In Tunisia, the employer will deduct the salary of the employee from his salary. In Hong Kong, the client will deduct the salary of the employee from his salary.

What are the fees for sending a salary to Hong Kong?
In Tunisia, the fees are very high.
In Hong Kong, the fees are very low.

How much do I need to send my salary in Hong Kong?
In Tunisia, you will need to pay the fees of the bank and the employer.
In Hong Kong, you will need to pay the fees of the bank and the client.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Tunisia?

If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in Tunisia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not that difficult to understand.

If you are a Hong Kong resident, you need to declare your income and pay the tax. If you are a non-resident Hong Kong citizen, you need to declare your income and pay the tax. If you are a resident of Hong Kong, you need to declare your income and pay the tax.
You need to declare your income if you earn HK$50,000 or more per year.
There are two types of income: income from work and income from property.
Income from work
Income from work includes salary, bonuses, commission, tips, and so on.