Live in Iraq while having a job in Iceland

Can I work remotely for a company in Iceland while being in Iraq?

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

  1. Are you in a war zone?
  2. Are you a national of the country in which you want to work?
  3. Is the company that you want to work for located in Iceland?
  4. Is the company that you want to work for located in the country in which you want to work?
  5. Is the company that you want to work for located in the country in which you want to work and in Iceland?
  6. Is the company that you want to work for located in the country in which you want to work and in Iceland and you are a national of that country?
  7. Is the company that you want to work for located in the country in which you want to work and in Iceland and you are a national of that country and you are in a war zone?

Iceland is not a war zone. However, I have heard of people who have been sent to Iraq and had to work there from an office in Iceland.
There are two ways that you can do this.

  1. You can work for a company that is located in Iceland and you are a national of that country.
  2. You can work for a company that is located in Iceland and you are a national of that country and you are in a war zone.

How to live in Iraq and find remote work in Iceland?

Finding remote work in Iceland if you are located in Iraq might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you check out remote work in the following countries:

  1. Canada
    Remote work in Canada is very popular. It is a country with a very high quality of life and a low cost of living. You can find remote work in Canada in a wide range of fields.
  2. Australia
    Australia is a country with a very high quality of life. The cost of living is very low and the population is very friendly. You can find remote work in Australia in a wide range of fields.
  3. New Zealand
    New Zealand is a country with a very high quality of life. You can find remote work in New Zealand in a wide range of fields.
  4. United Kingdom
    The United Kingdom is a country with a very high quality of life. You can find remote work in the United Kingdom in a wide range of fields.
  5. Ireland
    Ireland is a country with a very high quality of life. You can find remote work in Ireland in a wide range of fields.
  6. Norway
    Norway is a country with a very high quality of life.

How a company in Iceland can send my salary in Iraq?

When working remotely for a corporation in Iceland, you salary can be send to Iraq but there are some restrictions.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Iceland for the last 2 years and I’m not sure how the company is going to deal with my salary.
For example, the company is not allowed to send money to my bank account in Iraq.
Instead, the company is required to send the money to my local bank in Iceland.
The company is also required to keep a record of the amount of money sent to Iraq and the reason why the money was sent.
When the company wants to send money to Iraq, the company is required to send a copy of my passport and a copy of my national identity card.

How the company will send my salary in Iraq?
The company will use the same method they use to send money to my bank account in Iceland.
The company will use Western Union to send money to my bank account in Iceland.
I have to send my passport and my national identity card to the company.
I will have to wait for the money to be sent to my bank account in Iceland.
Once the money is sent to my bank account in Iceland, I will have to send the money to my bank in Iraq.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iraq for a company in Iceland?

If you are working remotely in Iraq for a corporation established in Iceland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the IRS is very flexible and will work with you to make sure you file your taxes correctly.

Taxes for a Remote Employee
As a remote employee, you are not required to file taxes for the U.S. However, if you are a citizen or resident alien of the United States, you are required to file a tax return with the IRS.
Filing taxes as a remote employee is not different than filing taxes for an employee who works in a traditional office. The only difference is that you will have to file your taxes with the IRS.
Filing taxes is simple. You will need to fill out a 1040 tax form and send it to the IRS. The IRS will then process your return and send you a 1099-K tax form. This form will show the amount of taxes you owe the IRS and the amount you will pay the IRS.
You will need to pay your taxes either by mailing in a check or by paying online. You will need to send in a check if you owe the IRS. You will need to pay online if you owe the IRS.
Taxes for a Remote Employee in Iraq
If you are a citizen or resident alien of the United States, you are required to file a tax return with the IRS.