Working in Lithuania for a corporation in Kyrgyzstan

Can I work remotely in Lithuania for a company in Kyrgyzstan?

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

  1. Are you authorized to work in Lithuania?
  2. Do you have the necessary visa?
  3. Do you have the required health insurance?
  4. Do you have the necessary work permit?
  5. Do you have the necessary professional qualifications?

I have a friend in Lithuania who wants to work as a professional in Kyrgyzstan. I am a bit confused on what the visa requirements are. I know it is possible to work in Lithuania for a company in Kyrgyzstan.
Is there any documentation or is it more of a case of applying for a work permit?
I know this is a bit of a broad question, but I would appreciate any help you can provide.
If your friend is an EU citizen, he/she is eligible for a residence permit, and can work in Lithuania for a company in Kyrgyzstan.
If your friend is a non-EU citizen, he/she has to apply for a residence permit, and then the company in Kyrgyzstan has to apply for a work permit.

How can I find a remote job in Kyrgyzstan while living in Lithuania?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Kyrgyzstan even if you are located in Lithuania, for that we need to find a way to get a visa.

You can get a visa to Kyrgyzstan by applying for a visa to Lithuania. The visa is valid for three months and you can extend it by visiting the Lithuanian embassy in Bishkek.
The visa application process is straightforward and can be completed in a few days.
If you have a job offer in Kyrgyzstan, you can apply for a work visa. You need to apply for a work visa in Lithuania and the visa is valid for one year.
You can apply for a work visa at the Lithuanian embassy in Bishkek. The process takes about two weeks.

How can I get paid in Lithuania when working remotely for a company in Kyrgyzstan?

It is possible to get paid in Lithuania while working for a company in Kyrgyzstan but you need to be careful.

When you work for a company in Kyrgyzstan, it is possible to get paid in Lithuania. However, the company in Kyrgyzstan must be registered in Lithuania.
When you work for a company in Lithuania, you can get paid in Kyrgyzstan. However, the company in Lithuania must be registered in Kyrgyzstan.

Will I pay taxes in Lithuania or Kyrgyzstan when working remotely in Lithuania?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Lithuania for a corporation in Kyrgyzstan, so we have put together a guide to help you work out whether you will need to pay taxes in Lithuania or Kyrgyzstan.

If you work remotely for a corporation in Lithuania, you will need to pay taxes in Lithuania, unless you have a tax treaty with Lithuania. If you work remotely for a corporation in Kyrgyzstan, you will need to pay taxes in Kyrgyzstan, unless you have a tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan.
If you work for yourself in Lithuania, you will need to pay taxes in Lithuania, unless you have a tax treaty with Lithuania. If you work for yourself in Kyrgyzstan, you will need to pay taxes in Kyrgyzstan, unless you have a tax treaty with Kyrgyzstan.

What is a tax treaty?
A tax treaty is an agreement between two countries which sets out how taxes will be paid.
It can be used to avoid double taxation and to avoid the need to pay taxes in more than one country.
You can also use a tax treaty to reduce the amount of tax you need to pay.
Tax treaties can also be used to make it easier to work in another country.
If you work for a company in Lithuania, you will need to pay taxes in Lithuania unless you have a tax treaty with Lithuania.