Live in Iran while having a job in Malaysia
Can I work remotely for a company in Malaysia while being in Iran?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- If you are an Iranian national, you will need a visa to enter Malaysia.
- You should know the local laws in Malaysia and you should check if you can work without a visa.
- You should check if the company is willing to provide you a work permit for Malaysia.
- You should check if you need a work permit for Malaysia.
- You should check if the company is willing to pay you a salary in Malaysia.
- You should check if you need to register as a foreign worker in Malaysia.
How to live in Iran and find remote work in Malaysia?
Finding remote work in Malaysia if you are located in Iran might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to use the following tips to find remote work in Malaysia.
- Find a remote work visa
A remote work visa is a visa that allows you to work from outside of Malaysia. If you are located in Iran, you should apply for a remote work visa. You can apply for a remote work visa in Malaysia through a sponsor company, which is an employer in Malaysia.
You should first apply for a sponsor company in Malaysia. Once you are approved by the sponsor company, you can apply for a remote work visa. - Find a sponsor company
A sponsor company is an employer in Malaysia. A sponsor company is the one who provides you with a visa and a work permit.
If you are located in Iran, you can apply for a sponsor company in Malaysia. You can find a sponsor company in Malaysia through the following methods:
Through a referral
Through an online job board
Through an offline job board
Through a local company
If you are located in Iran, you can find a sponsor company in Malaysia through the following methods: - Find a job
If you are located in Iran, you should first find a job in Malaysia.
How a company in Malaysia can send my salary in Iran?
When working remotely for a corporation in Malaysia, you salary can be send to Iran but you must have an official work permit.
How can I get a work permit for a foreign company in Malaysia? If you are a foreign national, you can get a work permit if you have a local sponsor or a company that can sponsor you.
How much does it cost to get a work permit? The cost to get a work permit in Malaysia depends on the type of work permit you need.
What is the difference between a local sponsor and a company that can sponsor you? A local sponsor is a Malaysian citizen or a permanent resident.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iran for a company in Malaysia?
If you are working remotely in Iran for a corporation established in Malaysia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it’s not. It is not a complicated matter, just a matter of attention and preparation. If you are planning to work in Iran and you are going to be working remotely, you should know that your taxes are different from those who work in Iran.
Taxes in Iran
Before you start working remotely in Iran, you should know that Iran has a flat tax system. You should also know that there are no tax deductions. Taxes in Iran are calculated based on the base salary of the employee.
The tax rate for a single person is 20% and for a married couple it is 35%. The tax rate is calculated based on the income of the employee.
In this article, we will talk about the taxes that you should pay and the taxes that you should not pay when working remotely in Iran for a corporation established in Malaysia.
Taxes that you should pay
There are two types of taxes that you should pay when working remotely in Iran for a company in Malaysia.
The first type of taxes is the income tax. In Iran, the income tax is calculated based on the income of the employee. The income tax rate is 20% for a single person and 35% for a married couple.
The second type of taxes is the social security tax. Social security tax is calculated based on the number of days that the employee worked in Iran.
