Work in Moldova for a company based in Ukraine

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

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

  1. The company you are going to work for must be registered in Moldova and must have a registered office in Moldova.
  2. You must have a valid work permit for Moldova.
  3. You must have a valid residence permit in Moldova.

How do I get a Moldovan residence permit?
The process of obtaining a Moldovan residence permit is quite simple and straightforward. You can apply for a residence permit in the Ministry of Internal Affairs (Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministerea Internelor).

What documents are required to apply for a Moldovan residence permit?
The following documents are required:

  1. Moldovan passport (valid for at least 6 months).
  2. Proof of identity and nationality (passport, national identity card, or birth certificate).
  3. Proof of a valid Moldovan work permit.
  4. Proof of a valid Moldovan residence permit.

How to live in Moldova and find remote work in Ukraine?

Finding remote work in Ukraine if you are located in Moldova might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Ukraine. You will be able to work in the most remote locations in Ukraine.

This post is a continuation of the post: How to find remote work in Moldova.
If you are located in Moldova, you can apply for a working holiday visa in Ukraine.
You can find more information about the working holiday visa in Ukraine here.
The working holiday visa allows you to stay in Ukraine for a period of one year.
If you are going to work in Ukraine, you will be able to get a working holiday visa.
The working holiday visa is available for citizens of Moldova.

How a company in Ukraine can send my salary in Moldova?

When working remotely for a corporation in Ukraine, you salary can be send to Moldova but you will be taxed. This is the case for any corporation in Ukraine that is registered in Moldova.

How to get a visa to Ukraine? If you are planning to visit Ukraine, you will need to get a visa. It is important to know that the visa is free for citizens of the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.
What is the best time to visit Ukraine? Ukraine is a great country to visit year-round. The climate is generally pleasant and the country is very affordable. The best time to visit Ukraine is from May to October.

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

If you are working remotely in Moldova for a corporation established in Ukraine, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not.

In this article, we will explain how to pay taxes in Moldova for remote work, as well as the different ways of paying taxes for remote workers.
In Moldova, as in most countries, there are two ways of paying taxes:
Directly to the State
Indirectly to the State
In the first case, you are directly paying taxes to the State.
The second way is indirect, and it is the one that we will explain in this article.
In the second case, you are paying taxes to the State, but through a third party, which is the corporate entity that you work for.
As a remote worker, you are considered to be a third party.
The corporate entity in Ukraine that you work for is considered to be the third party.
Therefore, the taxes that you are paying are not directly to the State, but to the corporate entity.
There are also other ways of paying taxes in Moldova, but they are not suitable for remote work.
Here are the most common ways of paying taxes in Moldova for remote work:
When you are working directly in Moldova, you are considered to be a resident of Moldova.
Therefore, you must pay taxes to the State in Moldova.