Work in Hungary for a company based in Canada

Can I work remotely for a company in Canada while being in Hungary?

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

  1. Do you have a work permit?
  2. Are you willing to work in a company that is not registered in Canada?
  3. Do you have a valid visa to enter Canada?
  4. Is the company you are going to work for registered in Canada?

If you meet all the requirements, you can apply for a work permit. It is pretty easy and you can do it in less than 24 hours.
I have a friend who is a professional photographer in Canada. He is currently working as a freelance photographer in Hungary and he is also an artist in Canada. He has a work permit, but he is not allowed to work as an artist in Canada. He has a valid visa to enter Canada, but he is not allowed to work in Canada. I have to ask him to stop working in Canada, but I am afraid that it will impact his career. I am a little bit concerned about him.

How to live in Hungary and find remote work in Canada?

Finding remote work in Canada if you are located in Hungary might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider working from Hungary.

Remote work in Canada is becoming increasingly popular.
Remote work is a new type of work that is becoming increasingly popular.
Remote work is a type of work that is becoming increasingly popular.

How a company in Canada can send my salary in Hungary?

When working remotely for a corporation in Canada, you salary can be send to Hungary but you can only receive it there.

If you are working remotely for a corporation in Canada, you salary can be sent to Hungary, but you can only receive it there.
When working remotely for a corporation in Canada, you salary can be sent to Hungary, but you can only receive it there.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hungary for a company in Canada?

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

  1. Where to pay my taxes?
    The tax office is in Budapest, but you can also pay your taxes in other places.
    In case you are working remotely, you are required to pay taxes in the place where you are working.
    If you are working from home, you will pay taxes in the country where you are registered.
    If you are working from a different country, you will pay taxes in the country where your company is registered.
  2. How to pay my taxes?
    You can pay your taxes in person or by mail.
    In person, you can go to the tax office in Budapest.
    You can also pay your taxes online.
    You can pay your taxes in Canada.
    You can pay your taxes in Hungary.
  3. How much will I pay?
    In Hungary, the tax rate is 15% for individuals and 25% for companies.
    If you are working remotely, you will pay taxes in the place where you are registered.