Work in Malaysia for a corporation based in Qatar

Can I work remotely in Malaysia for a company in Qatar?

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

  1. Can you work for a company in Malaysia?
  2. Are you allowed to work for a company in Qatar?
  3. Can you work from home?
  4. Can you work from a hotel?
  5. Can you work from a coworking space?
  6. What are the visa requirements?
  7. What are the cultural differences?
  8. What are the legal differences?
  9. What are the social differences?
  10. Is it safe?
  11. Is it affordable?
  12. Is it easy to find a job?

The answer to all of these questions is Yes.
Yes you can work for a company in Malaysia for a company in Qatar.
Yes you can work from home.
Yes you can work from a hotel.
Yes you can work from a coworking space.
Yes you can work from a company in Malaysia for a company in Qatar.

How can I find a remote job in Qatar while living in Malaysia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Qatar even if you are located in Malaysia, for that we need to understand the Qatari work culture.

Qatar is a country of the Gulf with a population of around 2.5 million people. It is also the richest country in the world. It has a well-developed economy and a good education system. The country is divided into nine regions, with the capital city of Doha being the administrative center.
The Qatari work culture is similar to that of the United Arab Emirates. It is a business-oriented culture, and the work culture is focused on the business side of things. This means that the work culture is based on the business needs and the work is done to meet the demands of the business.
Qatar is a country with a business-oriented culture, and the work culture is focused on the business needs and the work is done to meet the demands of the business.
The work culture is business-oriented and the work is done to meet the demands of the business.

How can I get paid in Malaysia when working remotely for a company in Qatar?

It is possible to get paid in Malaysia while working for a company in Qatar but the process is a bit complicated.

There are three ways to get paid in Malaysia.

  1. Salary in Malaysia
    You can get paid in Malaysia while working for a company in Qatar.
    The first option is to be a local employee and get paid in Malaysia.
    However, if you want to work remotely and get paid in Malaysia, then you need to get the approval of the company in Qatar.
  2. Salary in Malaysia through a company in Qatar
    If you are a company in Qatar, you can send your employees to work in Malaysia and get paid in Malaysia.
    To get approval for this, you need to fill out the application form and submit it to the Malaysian Immigration Department.
    You will also need to fill out the relevant forms and pay the relevant fees.
  3. Salary in Qatar through a company in Malaysia
    If you are a company in Malaysia, you can also send your employees to work in Qatar.
    How to get paid in Malaysia

Will I pay taxes in Malaysia or Qatar when working remotely in Malaysia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation in Qatar, so I’ve put together a step-by-step guide on how to find out if you will be taxed in Malaysia or Qatar.

The issue of working remotely in Malaysia is complex. The Malaysian government has made it clear that if you work remotely in Malaysia, you will be taxed in Malaysia. But if you work remotely in Malaysia for a corporation in Qatar, you will not be taxed in Malaysia.
To complicate things even more, there are also rules that apply if you work remotely in Malaysia for a corporation in Qatar.
The following table summarizes the tax laws for working remotely in Malaysia.
Tax Laws for Working Remotely in Malaysia
If you work remotely in Malaysia for a corporation in Qatar, you will not be taxed in Malaysia.
If you work remotely in Malaysia for a corporation in Malaysia, you will be taxed in Malaysia.