Live in Liberia while having a job in Malaysia

Can I live in Liberia and work remotely for a company in Malaysia?

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

  1. Make sure the company you want to work for is willing to sponsor your visa.
  2. Make sure you are willing to work for a company that is willing to sponsor your visa.
  3. Make sure you have the right visa type to work for the company you want to work for.

I am a non-immigrant worker (NIV) and my wife is a non-immigrant visitor (NIV). Is it possible for us to work for the same employer? Yes, it is possible for us to work for the same employer.

How to find remote work in Malaysia while living in Liberia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Malaysia even though you are located in Liberia. For that we will need to know about the Malaysian government’s policies towards the foreign workforce.

In Malaysia, the Foreign Workers (Registration) Act 1994 regulates the employment of foreign workers. The Act aims to protect the interests of the employers and the foreign workers, and ensure that the rights of the foreign workers are respected and protected.
There are two main types of employment in Malaysia:

  1. Employment under the Employment Act 1955 (Act 518)
  2. Employment under the Foreign Workers (Registration) Act 1994 (Act 539)
    The Act 539 regulates the employment of foreign workers, and provides for the registration of the foreign workers.
    The Act 539 does not apply to:
  3. A person who is a citizen of Malaysia or a permanent resident of Malaysia;
  4. A person who is an international student or an international trainee;

How to get paid in Liberia when working remotely for a corporation in Malaysia?

You can get paid in Liberia even if you are working for a company in Malaysia, however , you need to have a work permit in Liberia.

If you are a freelancer or a consultant, then you can get paid in Liberia, but you need to have a work permit in Liberia.

So, how to get a work permit in Liberia?
Getting a work permit in Liberia is quite simple. You need to provide the following documents and submit them to the Department of Immigration and Emigration.

  1. Your passport
  2. Your bank account statement for the last 6 months
  3. Your proof of residence in Liberia
  4. Your employer’s company registration
  5. Your employer’s business registration
  6. A document stating that you are working for the company
  7. A letter stating that you are working for the company
  8. A certificate stating that you are working for the company

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

When working remotely in Liberia for a firm based in Malaysia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know the tax implications.

When you are working remotely in Liberia for a firm based in Malaysia, you might be wondering how the tax laws are going to work. This is the question that you need to ask yourself.
Here are some of the tax laws that you need to be aware of:

  1. Tax laws on remote work
    Remote work is a very important thing to consider when you are working in Liberia for a firm based in Malaysia.
    The first thing that you need to know about the tax laws for remote work is that the firm that you are working for is going to have to pay taxes.
    This is the reason why you need to ask yourself whether the firm that you are working for is a registered business.
    If you are working for a firm that is not registered, then the tax laws for remote work might not be very clear.
  2. Taxes for work-from-home jobs
    The next thing that you need to know about the tax laws for remote work is that you are going to have to pay taxes for the work-from-home jobs.
    You are going to have to pay taxes for the work-from-home jobs if you are working for a firm based in Liberia.
    You can get your work-from-home jobs done from the comfort of your own home.