Living in Malaysia while working in Vietnam

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

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

  1. Visa: If you have a tourist visa for Vietnam, you can work remotely for a company in Vietnam. However, if you are a student, you need to apply for a student visa.
  2. Language: If you are a Malaysian, you can work remotely for a company in Vietnam, but if you are a Vietnamese, you can work remotely for a company in Malaysia.
  3. Salary: If you are a Malaysian, you can work remotely for a company in Vietnam for a lower salary than in Malaysia. However, if you are a Vietnamese, you can work remotely for a company in Malaysia for a higher salary than in Vietnam.
  4. Taxes: If you are a Malaysian, you need to pay taxes for your salary. However, if you are a Vietnamese, you can work remotely for a company in Malaysia without paying taxes.
  5. Insurance: If you are a Malaysian, you need to take a personal insurance for your trip to Vietnam. However, if you are a Vietnamese, you can work remotely for a company in Malaysia without taking any insurance.
  6. Company: If you are a Malaysian, you can work remotely for a company in Vietnam. However, if you are a Vietnamese, you can work remotely for a company in Malaysia.

What are the benefits of working remotely for a company in Vietnam?

  1. Freedom: Working remotely for a company in Vietnam gives you more freedom than working in Vietnam.

How to live in Malaysia and find remote work in Vietnam?

Finding remote work in Vietnam if you are located in Malaysia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Vietnam first to find remote work. In this article, we will show you the best ways to find remote work in Vietnam.

Remote work is a new trend in the IT industry and the demand for remote workers is increasing. If you are located in Malaysia, it is better to move to Vietnam, because there are many remote jobs available in Vietnam and you can find remote jobs in Vietnam with a high salary.
The Best Ways to Find Remote Jobs in Vietnam
The number of remote jobs in Vietnam is increasing.
Vietnam is a country with a population of over 90 million people and is ranked as the fastest growing economy in the world.
Find a remote job from home
You can find a remote job from home if you have a laptop and a stable internet connection. There are many companies that hire remote workers.
Companies like Google, Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, and many others offer remote work for their employees.
In fact, if you have a stable internet connection, you can work from home. You don’t need to move to Vietnam to find a remote job.

How a company in Vietnam can send my salary in Malaysia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Vietnam, you salary can be send to Malaysia but it is not compulsory. If you want to send your salary to Malaysia, you have to fill up a form and send it to the company. The company will then transfer the money to your bank account in Malaysia.

How to work remotely for a company in Vietnam?
The process of working remotely for a company in Vietnam is similar to that of working in Malaysia. The only difference is that you are working from Vietnam instead of Malaysia.
The company will provide you with a virtual office where you will work. You will have a dedicated phone line, an email address, and a computer.
If you are a freelancer, you will have to register with a freelancing platform. If you are a contractor, you can register with a freelancing platform or a company that offers freelancing services.
You will have to fill up a form that will include your contact details, your skills, and your monthly salary. The company will then contact you and ask you to complete a detailed job offer.
You will then be asked to complete the job offer. The company will provide you with a job description and ask you to submit your resume and cover letter.
The company will then select the best candidates and then send you an invitation to an interview.
After the interview, the company will select the best candidates and then invite you for a second interview.
The company will then invite you for a third interview.

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

If you are working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation established in Vietnam, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not as complex as it seems.

If you are a resident of Malaysia, you are considered as a resident of Malaysia and Malaysian taxes apply to you.
If you are a resident of Vietnam, you are considered as a resident of Vietnam and Vietnamese taxes apply to you.
In the case of working remotely in Malaysia for a corporation established in Vietnam, you are considered as a resident of Vietnam, but Malaysian taxes apply to you.

What is the difference between a resident and non-resident?
A resident is someone who lives in Malaysia for 183 days or more.
A non-resident is someone who lives in Malaysia for less than 183 days.