Work in Jamaica for a company based in Austria

Can I work remotely for a company in Austria while being in Jamaica?

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

  1. What is the legal status of the company in Austria?
    Is it a corporation or a limited company?
  2. Are there any taxes in Austria you need to pay?
  3. What is the legal status of the company in Jamaica?
  4. Is the company registered in Austria?

How to live in Jamaica and find remote work in Austria?

Finding remote work in Austria if you are located in Jamaica might be difficult, therefore we recommend to you to go to Austria. In this post you will learn how to find remote work in Austria.

Austria is a small country in the heart of Europe with a population of 8.5 million people. It is a modern country with a rich history and culture. It is also the birthplace of the Alps, which are a mountain range that extends from Italy through Switzerland to Austria and Slovenia.
Austria is the 8th most populous country in the world, with a population density of 97.9 people per square kilometer. Austria is also the 15th most densely populated country in the world.
Austria is a member of the European Union and the United Nations.
Austria is the only country in Europe to use the Gregorian calendar, but it is also the only country in the world to use the Gregorian calendar.
Austria is a federal republic, with the capital city of Vienna located in the country’s central and western regions. Austria is divided into 16 states (Länder), which are further divided into 72 districts (Bezirke).
Austria is a German-speaking country, with over 95% of the population speaking German as a native language.
Austria is a landlocked country and has an area of 110,000 square kilometers.

How a company in Austria can send my salary in Jamaica?

When working remotely for a corporation in Austria, you salary can be send to Jamaica but you need to be registered in Austria. You can not send it directly to Jamaica. You need to be registered in Austria and you need to be registered in Jamaica.

The best way to do this is to register yourself in Austria and register yourself in Jamaica. You can do this online. You can register yourself in Jamaica online.
Register yourself in Austria online
You need to register yourself in Austria online.
You can do this in a few minutes.
You need to go to the website of the Austrian Ministry of Labour.
You need to fill in the form.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Jamaica for a company in Austria?

If you are working remotely in Jamaica for a corporation established in Austria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. You have to pay taxes to the Jamaican government and the Austrian government.

You are working remotely in Jamaica, but your company is located in Austria. You are taxed by the Austrian government, but you are also paying taxes to the Jamaican government.
Where should you pay your taxes?
You should pay your taxes to the Jamaican government, as they are the ones who will benefit from your income.
Austria has its own taxes, but it is important to know that they are only applicable if you are living in Austria and working there.
Austrian taxes
If you live in Austria and you work in Austria, you are subject to the Austrian income tax.
The Austrian income tax is based on the country you are living in. You pay the same tax as if you were living in Austria.
If you are not living in Austria, but you work in Austria, you are subject to the Austrian income tax.
Austria has a progressive income tax system.
If you earn more than €100,000 per year, you will be subject to the higher tax bracket of 24%.
If you earn less than €100,000 per year, you will be subject to the lower tax bracket of 20%.
Austrian tax bracket