Working in Indonesia for a corporation in Turkey

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

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

  1. The Indonesian company must have a local office in Indonesia.
  2. The Turkish company must have a local office in Turkey.
  3. The Indonesian company must be registered in Indonesia.
  4. The Turkish company must be registered in Turkey.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Turkey even though you are located in Indonesia. For that we need to understand how remote work is different from traditional work.

What is remote work?
Remote work is a job that is done from the place where you live. It is also known as remote job. Remote work is different from traditional work. Traditional work is done in the office and the employees are required to be present in the office. But, remote work is done from the place where you live.
The main difference between remote work and traditional work is that in traditional work, you need to be present in the office. You need to be physically present in the office. But, in remote work, you do not need to be physically present in the office. You can be working from the place where you live.

How to find remote work in Turkey?
In order to find remote work in Turkey, you need to be present in Turkey. If you are present in Turkey, you can find a remote job in Turkey. But, if you are not present in Turkey, you cannot find a remote job in Turkey.
In order to find a remote job in Turkey, you need to be present in Turkey.
So, you need to be present in Turkey in order to find a remote job in Turkey.

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

You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Turkey, however , the process is quite complex. The company in Turkey needs to have an Indonesian representative in the company. This means that the representative in Turkey will be in charge of the financials of the company in Indonesia. The representative in Indonesia will be in charge of the accounting and the payments to the staff. The staff in Indonesia will need to have a work permit and visa for Indonesia. If the staff is a foreigner, the company in Turkey will need to have a work permit for the foreigner. In the case of a local staff, the company in Turkey will need to apply for a work permit for the staff. The process can be done online or by filling a form.

A work permit in Indonesia is a work permit for foreigners. The permit is issued by the Ministry of Manpower. The permit is valid for a period of 6 months. In the case of a foreign national, the permit is valid for a period of 1 year. In the case of a local national, the permit is valid for a period of 3 months. A work permit is not a visa. It is a permit for foreigners to work in Indonesia.
To get paid in Indonesia when working for a company in Turkey, the company in Turkey will need to have an Indonesian representative in the company. The representative will be in charge of the financials of the company in Indonesia. The representative will be in charge of the accounting and the payments to the staff.

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 Turkey, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s best to work out your taxes before you start.

If you are working remotely for a firm based in Indonesia, you might be able to deduct certain expenses you incur, such as internet, phone, and travel.
It is important to note that if you are working remotely, you might not be able to deduct your monthly salary, because the company you are working for in Indonesia will not be able to claim this as a deduction.
However, if you are working remotely, you can deduct certain expenses you incur. These expenses are:

  1. Internet
  2. Phone
  3. Travel
  4. Car
  5. Car insurance
  6. Maintenance
  7. Rent
  8. Car parking
  9. Laundry
  10. Electricity
  11. Food
  12. Water
  13. Insurance
  14. Life insurance
  15. Housekeeping
  16. Medical expenses
  17. Education
  18. Car maintenance