Living in Malaysia while working in the US
Can I work remotely for a company in the US while being in Malaysia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Is the company in the US?
- Is the company a US citizen?
- Are you an US citizen?
- Is the company hiring in the US?
- Do you have an employment visa?
- Are you a local or a foreigner?
- Are you a US citizen?
- Are you a US Permanent Resident?
- Are you a US Green Card holder?
- Are you a US Federal Employee?
How to live in Malaysia and find remote work in the US?
Finding remote work in the US if you are located in Malaysia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find remote work in the US if you are located in Malaysia.
What is Remote Work?
Remote work is a type of work that is done from home. Remote work can be done either from home or from a remote location.
What is a Remote Work Visa?
A remote work visa is a visa that is issued to a person who is a citizen of a country that is not a member of the Schengen Area and who is working remotely for a company that is located in a Schengen Area country.
What is the Difference Between a Remote Work Visa and a Working Holiday Visa?
A remote work visa is a visa that is issued to a person who is a citizen of a country that is not a member of the Schengen Area and who is working remotely for a company that is located in a Schengen Area country. A working holiday visa is a visa that is issued to a person who is a citizen of a country that is not a member of the Schengen Area and who is working remotely for a company that is located in a Schengen Area country.
How a company in the US can send my salary in Malaysia?
When working remotely for a corporation in the US, you salary can be send to Malaysia but you have to ask for it.
Do you know how much you’re getting paid in Malaysia?
Or how much your boss is paying you?
According to the latest government statistics, the average salary of a Malaysian employee in 2015 was RM2,875. But this figure is very misleading.
Most Malaysians don’t know how much they’re getting paid, or if they are paid at all.
What is your salary?
In Malaysia, the average salary of a full-time employee is RM2,875 per month.
This is the average salary of a full-time employee. But if you’re part-time, you’ll get less.
If you’re self-employed, you’ll get even less.
If you’re working in a private sector job, you might get even less.
If you’re working in a government job, you might get more.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Malaysia for a company in the US?
If you are working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation established in the US, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite simple to understand and you do not need to worry about paying tax in Malaysia.
When you are working remotely in Malaysia for a company established in the US, there are certain things you need to know and understand. Here are the top 10 things you need to know about paying taxes in Malaysia.
- Where do I pay my taxes?
You should always pay your taxes in Malaysia, whether you are working remotely in Malaysia or not.
If you are working for a company established in the US, you are required to pay taxes in Malaysia as a resident of Malaysia. - What are the taxes?
The taxes you need to pay are income tax, social security tax, education tax, and sales tax. - What are the taxes rates?
The tax rates in Malaysia for income tax, social security tax, education tax, and sales tax are as follows:
Income Tax (CGST) – 6%
Income Tax (SGST) – 6%
Social Security Tax (CGT) – 6%
Education Tax – 0.5%
Sales Tax – 7%
