Work in Luxembourg for a company based in Turkey

Can I work remotely for a company in Turkey while being in Luxembourg?

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

  1. If you are an EU citizen, you must have a residence permit in Luxembourg. If you are not an EU citizen, you must have a residence permit in Luxembourg.
  2. If you are a Turkish citizen, you need to have a residence permit in Turkey.
  3. If you are a Turkish citizen, you must have a residence permit in Turkey.

What is the process to obtain a residence permit?
If you are a EU citizen, you need to apply for a residence permit at the Central Office of the Civil Service (CSC) in Luxembourg. You will have to show a proof of your income, your nationality and a proof of your residence in Luxembourg.
If you are a Turkish citizen, you need to apply for a residence permit at the local police office in your country of residence. You will have to show a proof of your income and your nationality.

Can I work in Luxembourg for a company in Turkey?
Yes, you can.

How to live in Luxembourg and find remote work in Turkey?

Finding remote work in Turkey if you are located in Luxembourg might be difficult, therefore we recommend to start your search in your country of residence.

  1. Register on the Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board
    The Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board is a platform where you can find remote jobs in Luxembourg. There you can find several positions in Luxembourg and in the surrounding countries.
  2. Join local online communities
    There are several online communities where you can find remote work in Luxembourg and in the surrounding countries. You can join these communities and ask for remote work offers.
  3. Apply for jobs on the Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board
    If you have not found a job yet, you can post your resume on the Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board and find several jobs in Luxembourg and in the surrounding countries.
  4. Apply for remote work in Turkey
    If you are looking for a remote job in Turkey, you can find a lot of remote work offers on the Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board and in the surrounding countries.
  5. Apply for remote work in Luxembourg
    If you are looking for a remote job in Luxembourg, you can find a lot of remote work offers on the Luxembourg Remote Jobs Board and in the surrounding countries.

How a company in Turkey can send my salary in Luxembourg?

When working remotely for a corporation in Turkey, you salary can be send to Luxembourg but you need to be careful.

I have been working remotely for a company in Turkey for more than two years. I have never worked in Turkey, and I was never paid in Turkey. I have never received any salary from the company in Turkey. I have been working remotely for more than two years.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Luxembourg for a company in Turkey?

If you are working remotely in Luxembourg for a corporation established in Turkey, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not.

The law on the taxation of companies is very clear. In Luxembourg, the company is taxed on its profits, the government collects the tax and the company pays the tax to the government.
The company is not taxed on its profits when it is based in Luxembourg and does not have any offices or employees in Luxembourg.
However, when the company is working remotely in Luxembourg for a company in Turkey, the company has to pay its taxes in Luxembourg.
Taxes paid to the government in Luxembourg are deductible from the income of the company.
The company is not taxed on its profits when it is based in Luxembourg and has no employees in Luxembourg.
The company is taxed on its profits when it has offices or employees in Luxembourg.