Working in Mexico for a corporation in Japan

Can I work remotely for a company in Japan while being in Mexico?

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

  1. If you are a full time employee in Japan, the company must have a physical office in Japan.
  2. You must have a work visa in Japan.
  3. You must be able to work full time, meaning that you cannot be a freelancer or a contractor.
  4. The company must have a physical office in Mexico.
  5. The company must have a Mexican subsidiary.
  6. You must be able to speak Spanish fluently.

This is a tricky situation, and it is not clear whether the company will allow you to work remotely or not. It is always better to ask the company directly, rather than just go with your gut.

How do I get a work visa in Japan?
The easiest way to get a work visa in Japan is to have a Japanese employer. The company must be registered in Japan and have a physical office in Japan. The company must also be able to provide the necessary documents to prove that it has a Japanese office and that it employs a full time employee in Japan.
However, this is not always possible. If the company is not registered in Japan, it will be difficult to get a work visa.

What if I am not a full time employee in Japan?
If you are not a full time employee in Japan, the company must have a Japanese office and a full time employee in Japan. The company must also be registered in Japan and have a physical office in Japan.

How to live in Mexico and find remote work in Japan?

Finding remote work in Japan if you are located in Mexico might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to try the following tips to find remote work in Japan.

We recommend you to try these tips to find remote work in Japan:
You can’t work in Japan as a freelancer or remote worker without a visa
If you want to work in Japan as a freelancer or remote worker, you must have a working visa.
Working visa is a document that allows you to work in a specific country.
You can’t work in Japan as a freelancer or remote worker without a working visa.

How a company in Japan can send my salary in Mexico?

When working remotely for a corporation in Japan, you salary can be send to Mexico but there are some conditions.

If you are working for a Japanese company, you can receive your salary in Mexico.
You need to be a Mexican citizen and have a residence permit.
You must be working in a company that has a branch in Mexico.
You need to have a valid Mexican tax number.
You need to have a bank account in Mexico.
If you have a bank account in Mexico, you need to have a bank account in Japan.
You need to have a residence permit.
You need to have a Mexican tax number.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Mexico for a company in Japan?

If you are working remotely in Mexico for a corporation established in Japan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are some things that you should be aware of.

If you are a freelancer working remotely in Mexico for a corporation in Japan, you could be facing a situation in which you have to pay taxes in Mexico.
This is a very common situation for freelancers who work remotely for a corporation in Japan.
However, there are some things that you should be aware of when you are working remotely in Mexico for a company in Japan.