Work in Netherlands for a company based in Czechia

By Mark 03 June 2022

Can I live in Netherlands and work remotely for a company in Czechia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You should have a working e-mail address at your current place of residence, and you should have access to your e-mail account at the remote location
  2. You should be able to receive your e-mail at the remote location
  3. You should be able to send e-mail from the remote location

How to find remote work in Czechia while living in Netherlands?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Czechia even though you are located in Netherlands. For that we need to know what are the things we need to do in order to find remote jobs in Czechia.

What is the difference between remote work and telecommuting?
Remote work is the practice of working from home. In this case, you are not physically present in the office. Telecommuting is the practice of working from home. In this case, you are physically present in the office.

How to get paid in Netherlands when working remotely for a corporation in Czechia?

You can get paid in Netherlands even if you are working for a company in Czechia, however , you need to be careful about the taxes.

In Netherlands, you can get paid in Netherlands for your work even if you are working for a company in Czechia. However, you need to be careful about the taxes.
If you are working for a company in Netherlands, you can get paid in Netherlands. You can get paid in Netherlands even if you are working for a company in Czechia, however, you need to be careful about the taxes.

How do taxes work in Netherlands if I’m working remotely for a company Netherlands?

When working remotely in Netherlands for a firm based in Czechia, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’d like to know if I need to pay taxes in Netherlands or in Czechia.

If you work in the Netherlands you are subject to Dutch income tax, regardless of where you work. If you work in the Netherlands for a company in another country, the company is responsible for paying the Dutch taxes.
The only exception is if you are a citizen of a country that has a tax treaty with the Netherlands. For example, if you are a citizen of the US and work in the Netherlands, you are subject to US tax.
The Dutch tax system is very complex. The government has a website that explains the basics.

I am Dutch and I have worked remotely for a company based in the Netherlands for the last 3 years. I am a citizen of the US and I pay US taxes on my income.
The company is responsible for paying the Dutch taxes. It is the same as if you work in the Netherlands. You are subject to Dutch taxes.
The company is not responsible for paying the Dutch taxes. It is the same as if you work in the US. You are subject to US taxes.
If you are a citizen of a country that has a tax treaty with the Netherlands, you are subject to Dutch taxes.
You are subject to Dutch tax, regardless of where you work.