Work in Italy for a company based in Peru

Can I live in Italy and work remotely for a company in Peru?

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

  1. The company should have an office in Italy.
  2. The company should have a contract with the Italian Consulate.
  3. The company should have a contract with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  4. The company should have a contract with the Italian Ministry of Labour.
  5. The company should have a contract with the Italian Chamber of Commerce.

How to find remote work in Peru while living in Italy?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Peru even though you are located in Italy. For that we recommend to have a look at our post on How to work from Italy.

In this post, we will focus on how to find remote work in Peru while living in Italy.
We have already written a post on How to work from Italy and we will not repeat the details here.
Peru is a country in South America with a population of about 31 million people and an area of 1,300,000 km2. It is the sixth largest country in South America and the eighth largest in the world.
Peru has a very diverse economy. The country has a lot of natural resources like gold, copper, oil, coal, and timber.
It is also a country with a very high level of GDP per capita, which is almost the same as the US.
There are many tourist destinations in Peru, such as Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca, Cusco, Puno, Arequipa, and many others.
The official language of Peru is Spanish.

How to find remote work in Peru?
In this section, we will talk about how to find remote work in Peru while living in Italy.
As mentioned before, Peru is a very diverse country with a lot of natural resources.
For that reason, it is not an easy country to find remote work.
Many companies are still based in Lima and there is a lot of competition in the local market.

How to get paid in Italy when working remotely for a corporation in Peru?

You can get paid in Italy even if you are working for a company in Peru, however , it is very important that you have an Italian bank account, which will be used for receiving your salary. The procedure is quite simple, and will only take a few days, but if you want to be absolutely sure you will receive your money, you will need to follow all the steps in this guide.

You can also get paid in Italy when working for a company in Peru if you have an Italian bank account.
If you are looking for a job in Italy, you will have to follow a procedure which is quite complex, but it is the only way to get paid in Italy, even if you are working for a company in Peru.
In Italy, you will need to have a bank account in order to receive your salary.
It is important that you have an Italian bank account because you will be using it to receive your salary in Italy.
If you don’t have an Italian bank account, you will not be able to receive your salary in Italy.
In Italy, you can get paid in cash or in kind.
If you want to receive your salary in cash, you will need to go to the bank and withdraw the amount you will receive.
If you want to receive your salary in kind, you will need to buy the product you will receive, and then, you will need to send it to the address you have in Italy.

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

When working remotely in Italy for a firm based in Peru, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be very careful and prepare yourself.

The Italian tax system is based on the personal income tax (IVA) and the corporate income tax (IRPEF).
As a freelancer, you are considered a self-employed person and as such, you have to pay the IVA, which is calculated on your taxable income.