Work in Iraq for a corporation based in Japan
Can I work remotely for a company in Japan while being in Iraq?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- The company is not a Japanese company, but a Japanese client. So, they may have some problems to allow you to work remotely.
- The company is not a Japanese company, but a client of a Japanese company.
How to live in Iraq and find remote work in Japan?
Finding remote work in Japan if you are located in Iraq might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Japan.
What are the main reasons for choosing Japan?
The main reasons to choose Japan are:
The Japanese language is the easiest language to learn, especially if you are living in Japan
The Japanese culture is the most attractive and friendly culture to live in, plus the Japanese people are very friendly and welcoming
Japan is the easiest country to get visa for and to live in, plus you will have more options to find remote work in Japan than in Iraq
Japan is the best country to live in if you are a freelancer or an entrepreneur
Japan is the best country to live in if you are a student, because it is a very safe and secure country with a high education standard
If you are looking for remote work in Japan, then you need to know that Japan is a very safe country, therefore you do not need to worry about your personal safety and security
What are the main benefits of living in Japan?
The main benefits of living in Japan are:
The Japanese language is easy to learn and is very useful to communicate with the Japanese people
The Japanese culture is very friendly and welcoming, plus the Japanese people are very friendly and welcoming
Japan is a safe country, therefore you do not need to worry about your personal safety and security
How a company in Japan can send my salary in Iraq?
When working remotely for a corporation in Japan, you salary can be send to Iraq but in the following case:
A Japanese company has a branch in Iraq. The company sends a Japanese employee to Iraq to work. The Japanese employee is a foreigner.
In the above case, the salary is send to Iraq but the company is not obliged to send the salary to the Iraqi employee.
I am a Japanese citizen and I have a Japanese passport. I have a job in Japan and I have a Japanese salary.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iraq for a company in Japan?
If you are working remotely in Iraq for a corporation established in Japan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the process is quite straightforward.
If you are a resident of Iraq, you are required to file a tax return in Iraq.
If you are a non-resident of Iraq, you are required to file a tax return in Iraq.
If you are working remotely in Iraq for a company established in Japan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact, the process is quite straightforward.
I’m a resident of Iraq, and I work remotely in Iraq for a company established in Japan.
