Work in Iran for a company based in Turkey

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

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

  1. You can work remotely for a company in Iran, but you cannot work for a company in Turkey.
  2. You can work for a company in Turkey, but you cannot work for a company in Iran.
  3. You can work for a company in both Iran and Turkey.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Turkey even though you are located in Iran. For that we need to do some preparation. You can work from anywhere in the world, but you need to have a good internet connection and the Internet is not always available in Turkey.

In addition, there are some restrictions on getting remote jobs in Turkey. You can only get a job if you are an Iranian national, but you can work as a freelancer if you are not an Iranian national. In this article, we are going to share with you the steps to get remote jobs in Turkey.
Let’s get started!

  1. Find a Good Internet Connection
    You need to have a good internet connection to get remote jobs in Turkey. You can use the following steps to find a good internet connection in your country:
    Go to Google and search for “Best internet connection in your country”.
    Look at the list of results and select one that offers the best internet connection for your country.
    Choose a package that is affordable to you.
    If you do not know how to choose a package, then ask someone who has already used that package.
    You can also use a VPN to get a good internet connection in Turkey.
  2. Apply for a Visa
    If you are not a Turkish national, then you can only get remote jobs in Turkey if you are a Turkish national. If you are a Turkish national, then you can work as a freelancer in Turkey and get paid.

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

You can get paid in Iran even if you are working for a company in Turkey, however , it is not as easy as it seems.

There are many things to consider before you can get paid in Iran for working remotely for a corporation in Turkey.
The first thing you need to do is to check if you are eligible to get paid in Iran for working remotely for a corporation in Turkey.
This is because, you can only get paid in Iran if you are either a resident of Iran or a citizen of Iran.
You can read more about the eligibility requirements for getting paid in Iran here.
If you are eligible to get paid in Iran, then you need to check the rules of getting paid in Iran.
In this article, we will discuss about how to get paid in Iran when working remotely for a corporation in Turkey.
For the purpose of this article, we will assume that you are working for a company in Turkey and you want to get paid in Iran.

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

When working remotely in Iran for a firm based in Turkey, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to understand the rules in Iran.

Taxes in Iran
Taxes in Iran are very similar to the taxes in most of the countries in the world. Taxes are calculated based on the place of work and residence of the employee.
In Iran, there are four basic taxes to be paid:
1- Income Tax:
Income tax is calculated based on the place of work and residence of the employee. The rate of income tax is 10% for the first 200,000 Iranian Rials (IRR) and 15% for the excess of 200,000 IRR.
2- Value Added Tax (VAT):
VAT is calculated based on the place of work and residence of the employee. The rate of VAT is 15% for the first 200,000 IRR and 20% for the excess of 200,000 IRR.
3- Social Security (SS):
Social Security is calculated based on the place of work and residence of the employee. The rate of Social Security is 10% for the first 200,000 IRR and 15% for the excess of 200,000 IRR.
4- Sales Tax (SST):
SST is calculated based on the place of work and residence of the employee.