Work in Lithuania for a company based in Saudi Arabia

Can I work remotely in Lithuania for a company in Saudi Arabia?

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

  1. The company’s legal status in Saudi Arabia.
  2. The company’s legal status in Lithuania.
  3. The visa regulations for both countries.
  4. The company’s legal status in your country.

What is the procedure to get a work visa in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, you have to apply for a work permit at the Embassy of Lithuania in Saudi Arabia.

How do I get a work visa in Lithuania?

What is the procedure to get a work visa in Saudi Arabia?
In Saudi Arabia, you have to apply for a work permit at the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Lithuania.

How long does it take to get a work visa in Lithuania?
In Lithuania, it takes about one week to get a work visa.

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

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Saudi Arabia even if you are located in Lithuania, for that we need to understand the way the remote job market works in Saudi Arabia and the other countries.

Remote jobs in Saudi Arabia

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

It is possible to get paid in Lithuania while working for a company in Saudi Arabia but it takes some time to get the money transferred to your bank account.

I have a friend who is working for a company in Saudi Arabia and he has asked me to help him with the process of getting his salary transferred to his bank account. He wants to get his salary transferred to his bank account in Lithuania.
How can I help him?
If you are a citizen of Lithuania and you are working for a company in Saudi Arabia and you want to get your salary transferred to your bank account in Lithuania, you can use this guide to help you.
The process of getting your salary transferred to your bank account in Lithuania

Will I pay taxes in Lithuania or Saudi Arabia when working remotely in Lithuania?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Lithuania for a corporation in Saudi Arabia, so you should check the tax laws in both countries before you accept a job in Lithuania.

Are there any taxes to be paid in Lithuania?
The Lithuanian tax system is based on the country’s tax code.
According to the law, an employee is entitled to a tax exemption for the first EUR 200,000 of his or her salary.
This tax exemption is valid for the first 6 months of the employment contract and is only applicable to the employee’s salary.
After the first 6 months of the employment contract, the employee is entitled to a tax exemption for the first EUR 2,000 of his or her salary.

What is the tax rate in Lithuania?
According to the law, the tax rate in Lithuania is 10%.
If you have a corporation in Saudi Arabia, the tax rate in Lithuania is 10%.
If you have a corporation in Saudi Arabia, you will be taxed at the rate of the country where the corporation is registered.

What is the tax rate in Saudi Arabia?
According to the law, the tax rate in Saudi Arabia is 20%.