Work in Israel for a company based in Great Britain

Can I work remotely for a company in Great Britain while being in Israel?

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

  1. Is the company registered in the UK?
  2. Does the company have a physical office in the UK?
  3. Do you have a work permit?
  4. Do you need to be in the UK to work?

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

What are the legal requirements for working in the UK?
The UK is a member of the European Union (EU) and thus the EU’s rules and regulations apply to all EU citizens. These include the Working Time Directive.
The Working Time Directive sets out rules on the maximum working hours that an EU citizen can be employed. The directive also sets out rules on rest periods and breaks.
The Working Time Directive also sets out rules on the maximum working hours that an EU citizen can be employed.
If you work in the UK, you must be paid at least the minimum wage.
You must also be paid the national minimum wage. The national minimum wage is set by the government and is updated every year.

How to live in Israel and find remote work in Great Britain?

Finding remote work in Great Britain if you are located in Israel might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to use our guide on how to live in Israel and find remote work in Great Britain.

Great Britain is a country in Europe with a population of about 66 million people. It is the largest and most populous island in the British Isles. The country is also one of the oldest in the world, having been inhabited for more than 10,000 years.
The British Empire was the world’s first global empire. The British Empire was a series of territories, colonies, protectorates, mandates and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. It was the largest empire in history and the British Empire lasted until the mid-20th century, when it was replaced by the Commonwealth of Nations.
Great Britain is a parliamentary republic, with a constitutional monarchy. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who is also the head of the Church of England. The Prime Minister is the head of government and is the leader of the party or coalition with the most seats in the House of Commons.
The British Parliament is the national legislature of the United Kingdom. It is bicameral, consisting of the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The House of Commons is the lower house, which has 650 Members of Parliament (MPs). The House of Lords is the upper house, which has around 800 members.
The British pound sterling is the official currency of Great Britain. The Bank of England is the central bank of the United Kingdom.

How a company in Great Britain can send my salary in Israel?

When working remotely for a corporation in Great Britain, you salary can be send to Israel but it is not as simple as sending money from Israel to Great Britain.

I have been working remotely for a company in Great Britain for the past 2 years. During that time I have received my salary in Israel.
The company has a policy of paying its employees in Great Britain in British Pounds.
I have asked the company to send my salary in Israel.
My request has been denied.
The company claims that the reason is that the company does not have a bank account in Israel.
The company has a bank account in Great Britain.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Israel for a company in Great Britain?

If you are working remotely in Israel for a corporation established in Great Britain, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

In this article I will explain how to pay your taxes in Israel when working remotely for a corporation established in Great Britain.

What is a corporation?
A corporation is a company that is established under a special law. Corporations are established for the purpose of holding shares and issuing stock.
There are two types of corporations:
Limited liability corporation (LLC)
General corporation (G Corp)
In Israel, corporations are subject to the Israel Corporations Law.

What is a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC)?
A Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) is a corporation that is limited in its liability. This means that the shareholders of the corporation are not personally liable for the debts of the corporation.
The shareholders of the corporation are liable only for the debts of the corporation to the extent that they own the shares.
In Israel, the shareholders of a corporation are liable for the debts of the corporation only to the extent that they own the shares. This means that a shareholder who owns less than 50% of the shares of the corporation is not personally liable for the debts of the corporation.