Work in Iran for a corporation based in South Korea

Can I work remotely for a company in South Korea while being in Iran?

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

  1. You are not a citizen of the country where you are living, and you do not have a residence permit in the country where you are living.
  2. You are not a citizen of the country where the company is located.

How to live in Iran and find remote work in South Korea?

Finding remote work in South Korea if you are located in Iran might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to do some research and find the best opportunities for you.

In this article, we are going to show you how to live in Iran and find remote work in South Korea.
We have created a list of companies that are hiring remote workers and you can apply for any of them.

  1. TaskRabbit
    TaskRabbit is an online marketplace for people to do freelance tasks.
    The company is hiring remote workers from all over the world.
    Requirements:
    You must be at least 18 years old.
    You must have a valid US passport.
    You must be a US citizen.
    You must have a valid US visa.
  2. LendEDU
    LendEDU is a peer-to-peer lending platform that connects borrowers with investors.
  3. Payoneer
    Payoneer is a company that allows you to send and receive money online.

How a company in South Korea can send my salary in Iran?

When working remotely for a corporation in South Korea, you salary can be send to Iran but it can be in your name or in the name of your spouse. The company in Korea will have to pay the money to a bank in Iran and then the bank will transfer the money to your account. The bank will be in charge of the money until you go to Iran to collect it.

What is the best way to send money to Iran?
You can use Western Union to send money to Iran.

How to send money to Iran through Western Union?
You can send money to Iran through Western Union.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iran for a company in South Korea?

If you are working remotely in Iran for a corporation established in South Korea, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not that difficult.

Taxes for an Iranian working remotely in South Korea for a South Korean company are calculated differently than for an Iranian working remotely in Iran for an Iranian company.
The first thing you need to know is that the South Korean company you work for has a tax number in South Korea. If you are an employee of a company established in Iran, you will have a tax number in Iran. If you are an employee of a company established in another country, you will have a tax number in that country.
The tax number of the company you work for in South Korea is not the same as the tax number of the company you work for in Iran. The tax number of the company you work for in South Korea is different from the tax number of the company you work for in Iran.