Working in New Zealand for a corporation in Portugal

Can I live in New Zealand and work remotely for a company in Portugal?

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

  1. What is the company’s legal entity in Portugal?
  2. What is the company’s legal entity in New Zealand?
  3. Does the company have a local office in Portugal?
  4. Is the company’s management team in Portugal?
  5. What is the company’s management team in New Zealand?

How to find remote work in Portugal while living in New Zealand?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Portugal even though you are located in New Zealand. For that we need to be patient and work hard.

Portugal is a small country, but it is a great place to live. The country is full of beautiful beaches, great food and friendly people.
If you are looking for a job in Portugal, you should know that the country is very small. There are only about 10 million people living in Portugal, and the majority of them are concentrated in the capital city, Lisbon.

How to get paid in New Zealand when working remotely for a corporation in Portugal?

You can get paid in New Zealand even if you are working for a company in Portugal, however , it is not as easy as it sounds.

First of all, you have to know that if you are working remotely, then you are not a part of the company’s payroll. You will not be paid by the company directly, but by the company’s representative in New Zealand.
In this article, I will show you how to get paid in New Zealand when working remotely for a corporation in Portugal.
If you are working remotely for a company in Portugal, you are not a part of the company’s payroll.

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

When working remotely in New Zealand for a firm based in Portugal, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’m here to clarify.

When you are working for a company based in Portugal and you are in New Zealand, you will need to file your taxes for New Zealand. So how do taxes work in New Zealand if I’m working remotely for a company New Zealand?
So, I’m working remotely for a company based in Portugal, but I’m in New Zealand. I’m on a contract, not an employee. I’m paid weekly, not monthly.
I have to file my taxes for New Zealand.
I’m not a resident of New Zealand, so I’m not a citizen.
I’m not living in New Zealand, so I’m not a resident.

So what do I do?

What do I do?

  1. What is the difference between an employee and a contractor?
    An employee is someone who is employed by an employer to work for a wage.
  2. What do I need to file my taxes for New Zealand?
    You need to file your taxes for New Zealand if you are working in New Zealand.