Living in Indonesia while working in Vietnam

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

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

  1. Is there a visa requirement?
  2. Is there a tax requirement?
  3. Are there any restrictions on working from home?
  4. Is the company you are working for open to foreign employees?
  5. Is it legal for you to work in the country you are living in?

To work in Indonesia, you need to have a work visa.
The work visa is a document issued by the Indonesian government, which allows you to work in Indonesia.
You can apply for a work visa in advance.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Vietnam even though you are located in Indonesia. For that we need to check out a few things first.

Here are the things you should check out when you are looking for remote work in Vietnam:

  1. Check out the visa situation
    First, you need to check the visa situation of Vietnam. Usually, you can get a visa for a 3 months stay for a single entry. It is enough to visit Vietnam once and you can get a visa.
    However, if you want to stay in Vietnam longer than 3 months, you need to apply for a visa. It is also possible to get a visa on arrival, but it is not a good idea. You will have to go to a visa office and spend a few hours there.
  2. Check out the remote work laws in Vietnam
    Vietnam is a communist country. This means that the government is communist and the people are communist. This means that you should not expect a lot of freedom.
    However, you can work remotely in Vietnam. It is just a matter of finding a job that you like and getting a remote work permit.
    In Vietnam, you can work remotely for a company that is located in Vietnam. However, you cannot work remotely for a company that is located outside of Vietnam.
  3. Check out the remote work laws in Indonesia
    Indonesia is also a communist country. This means that you cannot work remotely for a company that is located outside of Indonesia.

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

You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Vietnam, however , you will need to pay tax in Vietnam for your income.

You can get paid in Indonesia even if you are working for a company in Vietnam, however, you will need to pay tax in Vietnam for your income.
Indonesia is a country in Southeast Asia and a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Indonesia is an archipelagic country with thousands of islands and thousands of languages. Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic country, and the world’s most populous Muslim-majority country. Indonesia is a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural country with a population of approximately 270 million people.

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 Vietnam, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is best to ask for the help of an expert.

However, if you are working for a company based in Indonesia, you will not need to worry about the tax and it is all handled by the company.
When working remotely in Indonesia for a firm based in Vietnam, taxes might be tricky, therefore, it is best to ask for the help of an expert.

Do you have to pay tax if you are working in Indonesia as a freelancer?
No, you do not need to pay tax if you are working as a freelancer.
As long as you are not a company, you do not have to pay tax in Indonesia.

What are the best places to work as a freelancer in Indonesia?
If you are looking for a place to work as a freelancer, you will find the following places.
Jakarta
Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia, and it is a great place to work as a freelancer.
There are many companies that are located in Jakarta, and they are willing to hire freelancers to work for them.