Work in Japan for a corporation based in Hungary

Can I work remotely for a company in Hungary while being in Japan?

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

  1. You are not allowed to work remotely for a company in Hungary. It is only allowed for EU citizens, and the Hungarian government is planning to introduce the same rules for foreigners.
  2. You have to apply for a work visa to Hungary.
  3. You can work in Hungary for a company for 6 months, and you have to start working from the beginning of the visa validity period.
  4. You can work for a company in Hungary only for 6 months.
  5. You cannot work for a company in Hungary for more than 6 months in a row.
  6. You cannot work for a company in Hungary in the first 6 months of your stay in Hungary.
  7. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a student.
  8. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a freelancer.
  9. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a self-employed person.
  10. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a director of a company.
  11. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a shareholder of a company.
  12. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a partner of a company.
  13. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a representative of a company.
  14. You cannot work for a company in Hungary if you are a consultant.

How to live in Japan and find remote work in Hungary?

Finding remote work in Hungary if you are located in Japan might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you work from a different country. Here is a list of countries with good remote work opportunities and good cost of living.

We have added a list of countries with good remote work opportunities and good cost of living.

  1. United States
    Remote work in United States is a dream for many people. In fact, it is a dream for many people around the world. There are many reasons for that. The cost of living is not too high, the work environment is good, the culture is different and there are many opportunities for remote work. The main problem is that there are not many remote work opportunities in the United States. However, there are many companies that offer remote work opportunities to their employees.
  2. Canada
    Canada is a great country. It is a peaceful country with good cost of living and a friendly environment. There are many remote work opportunities in Canada. If you are a good developer and you are located in Canada, you can find remote work opportunities.
  3. United Kingdom
    The United Kingdom is a great country. It is a friendly country with a good cost of living and a good environment. There are many remote work opportunities in the United Kingdom. If you are a good developer and you are located in the United Kingdom, you can find remote work opportunities.
  4. Australia
    Australia is a friendly country with a good cost of living and a good environment. There are many remote work opportunities in Australia.

How a company in Hungary can send my salary in Japan?

When working remotely for a corporation in Hungary, you salary can be send to Japan but you have to pay the transfer fee.

If you are living in Japan, you can send money to Hungary via the MoneyGram or Western Union.
In Japan, you can send money to Hungary via the MoneyGram or Western Union.

How to Send Money to Hungary?

  1. MoneyGram
    MoneyGram is a service that allows you to send money to another country. It is very easy to use, just select the country you want to send money to, choose the amount, and send it.
    The service is free, you just have to pay for the transfer. The fee is 3.5% for sending money to Japan, but you can lower the fee if you send more than ¥5,000.
  2. Western Union
    Western Union is a service that allows you to send money to another country.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Japan for a company in Hungary?

If you are working remotely in Japan for a corporation established in Hungary, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not. In this article, we will explain the different types of taxes you need to pay in Japan and how to pay them.

  1. Income tax
    In Japan, the income tax rate is 40%. The income tax is charged on your taxable income. You can deduct your expenses from the income tax.
  2. Value added tax (VAT)
    In Japan, the VAT rate is 20%. The VAT is charged on the sales value of the goods you purchase.
  3. Consumption tax
    In Japan, the consumption tax rate is 5%. The consumption tax is charged on the purchase of goods and services.
  4. Corporate income tax
    In Japan, the corporate income tax rate is 20%. The corporate income tax is charged on the income of corporations.
  5. Consumption tax on services
    In Japan, the consumption tax on services is 5%. The consumption tax is charged on the services you purchase.
  6. Consumption tax on business property
    In Japan, the consumption tax on business property is 10%. The consumption tax is charged on the property you own.
  7. Value added tax on business property
    In Japan, the value added tax on business property is 10%. The value added tax is charged on the value added to the property.