Live in Japan while having a job in Ukraine

Can I work remotely in Japan for a company in Ukraine?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Is the company in Ukraine legal?
  2. Is the company in Ukraine registered in Japan?
  3. Is the company in Ukraine registered in Ukraine?
  4. Is the company in Ukraine licensed in Japan?

How can I find a remote job in Ukraine while living in Japan?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Ukraine even if you are located in Japan, for that we have a few tips that will help you in your search.

  1. Create a profile on Ukrainian job board
    The first step you should take to find a remote job in Ukraine is to create a profile on Ukrainian job board.
    There are many Ukrainian job boards, and the most popular are:
    Hr-jobs.ua
    Ukr-jobs.com
    Ukrainian-jobs.com
    Ukrainian-jobs.net
    Ukrainian-jobs.org
    Hr-jobs.ua is the most popular job board in Ukraine. It has over 1 million job listings, so it’s a good place to start.
    Ukrainian-jobs.com is a good option to start your search. It has a database of over 500,000 jobs in Ukraine, and it has a good interface for finding jobs.
    Ukrainian-jobs.net is a good option to start your search.
    Ukrainian-jobs.org is a good option to start your search.
  2. Apply for jobs that are not advertised

How can I get paid in Japan when working remotely for a company in Ukraine?

It is possible to get paid in Japan while working for a company in Ukraine but you will need to set up a local bank account in Japan.

If you are a Japanese citizen, you can get paid in Japan in the following ways:

  1. If you are a permanent resident of Japan, you can get paid in Japan.
  2. If you are a non-Japanese citizen, you can get paid in Japan if you have a valid work permit.

Will I pay taxes in Japan or Ukraine when working remotely in Japan?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Japan for a corporation in Ukraine, so we’ve created a guide to help you figure out what your tax obligations are.

As an expat, you’re going to have to pay taxes in both Japan and Ukraine.
In Japan, you’re going to be taxed as a resident, not as an expat.
In Japan, you’ll pay corporate tax on any income you earn from your job, and you’ll pay income tax on any income you earn from your own business.
In Ukraine, you’ll pay taxes on your income, and you’ll be responsible for paying taxes on any income you earn from your own business.
In both countries, you’ll pay income tax on your income.
In both countries, you’ll pay taxes on your income.