Living in Indonesia while working in Austria

Can I live in Indonesia and work remotely for a company in Austria?

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

  1. You will need a working visa for Indonesia
  2. You will need a working visa for Austria
  3. You will need to register your company in Austria
  4. You will need to register your company in Indonesia
  5. You will need to hire a local agent for Indonesia and Austria
  6. You will need to hire a local agent for Austria and Indonesia
  7. You will need to pay taxes in Austria
  8. You will need to pay taxes in Indonesia
  9. You will need to hire a local agent in Indonesia and Austria
  10. You will need to hire a local agent in Austria and Indonesia

How do I get a visa to work in Indonesia?
The visa for Indonesia is called a Working Visa, and can be obtained through an Indonesian consulate or embassy. There are many different types of visas for Indonesia, so it’s important to check if your visa is the one you need.

What is the visa for?
The visa for Indonesia is called a Working Visa, and is for workers who will be employed for a period of more than six months. It is granted to individuals who are employed by a company or organization that is registered in Indonesia.

What are the requirements for a Working Visa?
You will need to provide a company that is registered in Indonesia, a valid passport, and proof of income.

How to find remote work in Austria while living in Indonesia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Austria even though you are located in Indonesia. For that we recommend you to use the following steps:

Create a profile on the job board of your choice (we suggest oDesk or Freelancer)
Search for remote jobs
Apply for the jobs
Get your first remote job
And that’s all!
Note: If you want to start your career as a remote worker, we recommend you to start with the first steps and then move on to the next steps.
Step 1: Create a profile on the job board of your choice
The first step is to create a profile on the job board of your choice. You can use the following job boards:
Freelancer
ODesk
Upwork
Guru
Step 2: Search for remote jobs
The second step is to search for remote jobs.
Step 3: Apply for the jobs
The third step is to apply for the jobs.
Step 4: Get your first remote job
The fourth step is to get your first remote job.
Step 5: Repeat the steps
The fifth step is to repeat the steps.

How to get paid in Indonesia when working remotely for a corporation in Austria?

You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Austria, however , you will have to pay a tax.

If you are a foreigner working in Indonesia for a company in Austria, you will have to pay a tax of 15 percent on your income earned in Indonesia.
However, if you are a non-Indonesian citizen working for a company in Austria and you are not a resident of Austria, you will not have to pay tax in Indonesia.
You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Austria, however, you will have to pay a tax.

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

When working remotely in Indonesia for a firm based in Austria, taxes might be tricky, therefore we will give you some tips about how to calculate your taxes.

Working remotely in Indonesia for a company based in Austria
If you work remotely in Indonesia for a company based in Austria, the Austrian company is responsible for your taxes.
If you work for a company in Austria and earn income in Indonesia, you have to pay income tax in Austria.
If you earn income in Indonesia, you have to pay income tax in Indonesia.
If you earn income in Austria and Indonesia, you have to pay income tax in Austria.