Live in New Zealand while having a job in Latvia

Can I work remotely for a company in Latvia while being in New Zealand?

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

  1. Are you allowed to work remotely in Latvia?
  2. Are you allowed to work remotely in New Zealand?
  3. Do you need to be in Latvia or New Zealand for the whole time you work?

If you answer all three questions with yes, then you can work remotely from New Zealand for a company in Latvia.
The first thing you need to do is to check if you can work remotely in Latvia.
In Latvia, you can work remotely for a company in Latvia if you have a residence permit.
If you are not a resident in Latvia, you will need to apply for a residence permit.
If you are a resident in Latvia, you can work remotely for a company in Latvia.

How to live in New Zealand and find remote work in Latvia?

Finding remote work in Latvia if you are located in New Zealand might be difficult, therefore we recommend to move to Latvia.

How to find remote work in Latvia?
In this article, we will describe how to find remote work in Latvia, what are the best remote job sites in Latvia, how to find remote work in Latvia if you are located in New Zealand, and how to find remote work in Latvia if you are located in Europe.
Remote work is the best way to work from anywhere in the world. You can work remotely in your home country and work from anywhere in the world.
When you work remotely, you do not need to travel and you can be more productive. You can work from your home, your office, your coffee shop, your hotel room, your favorite park, your favorite beach, your favorite mountain, or your favorite island.

What is the best remote job site in Latvia?
The best remote job site in Latvia is a place where you can find remote work in Latvia and get paid to do remote work in Latvia.
We recommend to use the best remote job sites in Latvia, such as:
Remote.co
Remote.

How a company in Latvia can send my salary in New Zealand?

When working remotely for a corporation in Latvia, you salary can be send to New Zealand but only if you are a citizen of New Zealand. But even if you are a citizen of New Zealand, the company must have an office in New Zealand to be able to send your salary there.

There are many reasons why a company in Latvia cannot send your salary to New Zealand. For example, the company does not have an office in New Zealand, the company is not incorporated in New Zealand, or the company has no employees in New Zealand.
So, if you are a citizen of New Zealand, what can you do if your company in Latvia does not have an office in New Zealand?
Can you still work from Latvia?
Working from Latvia – When a company has no office in New Zealand
If your company in Latvia does not have an office in New Zealand, you will not be able to work from Latvia. You will need to work from New Zealand.
If you are a citizen of New Zealand, you will be able to work from Latvia. You do not need to have an office in New Zealand.
However, you will need to have an employer in New Zealand. This employer will need to register you with the New Zealand Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE).
In order to register with MBIE, you will need to provide them with a tax invoice. This will need to show that you have been paid in New Zealand.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in New Zealand for a company in Latvia?

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

The tax rules for working remotely in New Zealand for a company in Latvia are the same as they are for any other company.
In this article we will explain the main tax rules that apply to remote workers in New Zealand and how you can pay your taxes when working remotely in New Zealand for a company in Latvia.
Tax rates in New Zealand
In New Zealand, the corporate tax rate is 30% and the personal tax rate is 37%.
The tax rate for New Zealand residents is 30% on their worldwide income and 37% on their New Zealand income.
The tax rate for non-residents is 30% on their worldwide income and 37% on their New Zealand income.