Working in Latvia for a corporation in China

Can I work remotely for a company in China while being in Latvia?

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

  1. You must be a resident of Latvia.
  2. You must be able to speak Latvian.
  3. You must have a work permit.
  4. You must have a bank account in Latvia.
  5. You must have a valid passport.
  6. You must have a valid visa for China.
  7. You must be able to work in China.

If you are not a resident of Latvia, you will have to apply for a work permit.
In this article, we will explain how to get a work permit in Latvia and how to work remotely for a company in China while being in Latvia.

How to get a work permit in Latvia?
You can apply for a work permit in Latvia at the Embassy of Latvia in Beijing, China.
You can apply for a work permit in Latvia by filling out the online application form.
The application form must be submitted to the Embassy of Latvia in Beijing, China.
The application form must be submitted online.

How to live in Latvia and find remote work in China?

Finding remote work in China if you are located in Latvia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to China.

Finding remote work in Latvia if you are located in China might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to China.
If you are a software engineer, a web developer, a mobile developer or a designer, you can work remotely in China.
Remote work is a great way to earn money in China and you don’t have to be a citizen of China.

How a company in China can send my salary in Latvia?

When working remotely for a corporation in China, you salary can be send to Latvia but only if you have a bank account in Latvia.

How to get a bank account in Latvia?
To open a bank account in Latvia, you need to provide a valid ID, a valid passport and a bank account in Latvia.
The bank account in Latvia is a bank account in Latvia.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Latvia for a company in China?

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

I’ve been working remotely for a Latvian company established in China since July 2018. The company I work for is a start-up that is currently developing a new mobile app.
I’m not a resident of Latvia. I’m a citizen of the UK and I’ve been living in China for the last 7 years. I’m not an expat. I’m just a citizen of a country that is not the country where my company is located.
I’ve been asked many times by my colleagues if I’m required to pay taxes to Latvia. I’ve also been asked by friends and family if I’m required to pay taxes in Latvia.
This post is the result of my research and my experience of paying taxes in Latvia when working remotely for a company based in China.
If you are working remotely in Latvia for a corporation based in China, you can be required to pay taxes in Latvia.

How do I pay taxes in Latvia?
If you are working remotely in Latvia, you have to pay taxes in Latvia.
If you are a citizen of Latvia, you can pay taxes in Latvia through the following methods:
Bank account
Credit card
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