Living in Moldova while working in Great Britain

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

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

  1. You must have a working visa in the UK.
  2. You must have a working visa in Moldova.
  3. The company must be registered in the UK.

What is a working visa in the UK?
A working visa is a type of visa which allows a person to work in the UK. The visa is issued by the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
The working visa is a short-term visa. It is usually valid for a period of 6 months, but it can be extended up to 3 years.
A working visa can be used for a variety of jobs. The applicant must be employed by the employer. The employer must be registered in the UK.
In the UK, a working visa is issued to:
A person who is applying for a job, but is not yet employed.
A person who is employed by a registered employer in the UK.
A person who is employed by an unregistered employer in the UK.
A person who is applying for a job and is already employed.
A person who is employed by a registered employer in the UK and is applying for a job.
A person who is employed by an unregistered employer in the UK and is applying for a job.
A person who is applying for a job, is already employed and is applying for a job in the UK.

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

Finding remote work in Great Britain if you are located in Moldova might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider the following options:

  • Find a remote job in Moldova
  • Find a remote job in Romania
  • Find a remote job in Russia
  • Find a remote job in Ukraine
  • Find a remote job in Belarus
  • Find a remote job in Poland
  • Find a remote job in Hungary
  • Find a remote job in Czech Republic
  • Find a remote job in Slovakia
  • Find a remote job in Lithuania
  • Find a remote job in Latvia
  • Find a remote job in Estonia
  • Find a remote job in Bulgaria
  • Find a remote job in Macedonia
  • Find a remote job in Albania
  • Find a remote job in Montenegro
  • Find a remote job in Serbia
  • Find a remote job in Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Find a remote job in Kosovo

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Great Britain, you salary can be send to Moldova but not to Russia. In Russia, you can send your salary to Russia, but not Moldova. In Moldova, you can send your salary to Russia, but not to Great Britain.

I’m working in Great Britain for a company that is headquartered in Moldova. I’m sending my salary to Moldova. But the company is headquartered in Great Britain.

Can you send your salary to Russia?
Yes, you can send your salary to Russia, but only if you work in Russia.
You can send your salary to Moldova, but only if you work in Moldova.

Can you send your salary to Great Britain?
No, you can’t.
If you are a citizen of Moldova, you can send your salary to Russia, but not to Great Britain.

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

If you are working remotely in Moldova for a corporation established in Great Britain, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not difficult to find answers to your questions.

If you are a British citizen or a resident of the UK, you have to pay income tax in the UK. The rate of income tax in the UK is 20%. If you are a Moldovan citizen, you have to pay income tax in Moldova. The rate of income tax in Moldova is 15% for individuals and 16% for companies.

How to pay taxes when working remotely in Moldova for a company in Great Britain?
The British company where you work remotely in Moldova for a company established in Great Britain has to pay the tax to the UK authorities. The tax is paid in the UK. You can use your UK bank account to pay the taxes. You can pay the taxes with a debit card, a credit card or through PayPal.
You can pay the tax using the company’s bank account. The company’s bank account is a UK bank account. You can open a bank account in Moldova if the bank account in Moldova is not available.
The company where you work remotely in Moldova for a company established in Great Britain has to pay the tax to the UK authorities. You can pay the tax with a debit card, a credit card or through PayPal.