Work in Poland for a corporation based in Russia

Can I work remotely for a company in Russia while being in Poland?

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

  1. If you are going to work for a company in Russia from Poland, you need to be sure that you will be able to get Russian visa. If you are a foreigner, you may not be able to get visa. If you are a Russian citizen, you will need a work visa for Russia and a residence visa for Poland.
  2. If you are going to work for a company in Russia from Poland, you need to be sure that you will be able to get a residence visa for Russia. If you are a foreigner, you may not be able to get a visa.
  3. If you are going to work for a company in Russia from Poland, you need to be sure that you will be able to get Russian citizenship. If you are a foreigner, you may not be able to get Russian citizenship. If you are a Russian citizen, you will need to get a residence visa for Russia.

I am a non-resident of Russia. I have a Russian passport.

  1. If you are a non-resident of Russia, you may not be able to get Russian citizenship. If you are a non-resident of Russia, you will need to apply for Russian citizenship.

How to live in Poland and find remote work in Russia?

Finding remote work in Russia if you are located in Poland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find remote work in Russia if you are located in Russia.

What is the difference between working remotely and working from home?
Working remotely means working from a different location than your current one.
Working from home means working from your current location.

What is the difference between remote work and remote job?
Remote work is the type of work that is done from a remote location.
Remote job is the type of work that is done from a remote location.

How a company in Russia can send my salary in Poland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Russia, you salary can be send to Poland but you will have to pay for the transfer.

What is the difference between a VISA and a work permit? A VISA is a visa that allows you to stay in the country for a certain period of time. A work permit is a document that allows you to work in a specific country.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Poland for a company in Russia?

If you are working remotely in Poland for a corporation established in Russia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not.

There are two types of taxes in Poland: VAT and PIT. VAT is a value added tax. It is charged on all goods and services. PIT is a tax on income. It is charged on the income of individuals.
In case of working remotely, the most important issue is to find out whether you are a person or a company.
If you are a person, you will have to pay VAT on your salary and PIT on your income.
If you are a company, you will have to pay VAT on your income and PIT on your expenses.
When working remotely, you are a person.
When working remotely, you are a company.
In case of working remotely, you are a person.
In case of working remotely, you are a company.