Live in Malaysia while having a job in Great Britain

Can I work remotely for a company in Great Britain while being in Malaysia?

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

  1. Your company’s policy
  2. Your visa
  3. Your work permit

What is the difference between a visa and a work permit?
A visa is a document that allows you to enter a country for a specific period of time. A work permit is a document that allows you to work in a country.

Is there a difference between a work permit and a work visa?
A work permit is a document that allows you to work in a country. A work visa is a document that allows you to enter a country for a specific period of time.

Can I work remotely for a company in Malaysia while being in Malaysia?
Yes. You can work remotely for a company in Malaysia while being in Malaysia.

How to live in Malaysia and find remote work in Great Britain?

Finding remote work in Great Britain if you are located in Malaysia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider working in a different location.

There are many reasons why people choose to work from a remote location, including but not limited to:
Freedom
Flexibility
Lower cost of living
Away from family
Away from distractions
Away from the office politics
Away from the daily grind

How a company in Great Britain can send my salary in Malaysia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Great Britain, you salary can be send to Malaysia but you need to have a bank account in Malaysia. This is a very common issue for those who want to work for a company in Great Britain but they are working remotely from Malaysia.

There are many reasons why you should not send your salary to Malaysia.

  1. Tax
    Malaysia is a tax heaven and there are many companies that use the Malaysian tax system to avoid paying tax to the government. The government has many ways to collect tax from the people. One of the ways is that they can collect the tax from the salary that you are sending to Malaysia.
    This is very common for the people who want to work for a company in Great Britain but they are working remotely from Malaysia.
  2. Penalties
    In Malaysia, if you are sending your salary to Malaysia and you don’t have a bank account in Malaysia, you can be charged with a penalty. This is very common in Malaysia and many people are getting charged with penalties every year.
  3. Fees
    The government of Malaysia is charging many companies a fee to send the salary to the Malaysian bank account. Many people are not aware of this fee and they are paying a lot of money for the government to collect the tax.

How to send my salary in Malaysia?
You can’t send your salary directly to the bank in Malaysia. The bank in Malaysia will charge you a fee for sending money.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Malaysia for a company in Great Britain?

If you are working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation established in Great Britain, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not.

In this article, I will share my experience of working for a company in Great Britain from a home in Malaysia. I will also share my experience of filing taxes for the company and paying my taxes.
If you are planning to work remotely in Malaysia for a company in Great Britain, you might want to ask yourself a few questions:

  1. Are you registered as a company in Malaysia?
    If you are not registered as a company in Malaysia, you cannot work as a contractor for a company in Great Britain. You will have to register as a company in Malaysia first.
    To register a company in Malaysia, you can either register it online through Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) website or apply for a company registration form from the Malaysian Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
  2. Can I work as a freelancer or consultant?
    If you are a freelancer or a consultant, you can work remotely for a company in Great Britain. You do not need to be registered as a company in Malaysia.
    However, if you want to register as a company in Malaysia, you will have to provide a minimum of RM10,000 for your company.
  3. Do I need to pay any tax in Malaysia?
    If you are a freelancer or a consultant, you do not need to pay any tax in Malaysia.