Work in Portugal for a company in Croatia

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

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Croatia, you may be able to work from Croatia, even if you live in Portugal.
  2. If you are not a citizen of Croatia, you may be able to work from Portugal, even if you live in Croatia.
  3. If you are a citizen of Croatia and you live in Portugal, you will have to work in Portugal.
  4. If you are not a citizen of Croatia and you live in Portugal, you will have to work in Portugal.
  5. If you are a citizen of Croatia, you will not have to pay taxes in Portugal.
  6. If you are not a citizen of Croatia, you will have to pay taxes in Portugal.
  7. You will need a visa for Croatia.
  8. You will need a visa for Portugal.
  9. You will need a work permit for Croatia.
  10. You will need a work permit for Portugal.
  11. You will need a residence permit for Croatia.
  12. You will need a residence permit for Portugal.
  13. You will need a residence permit for Croatia and a work permit for Portugal.
  14. You will need a residence permit for Portugal and a work permit for Croatia.

Do I need a visa for Croatia?
Yes, you need a visa for Croatia. You can apply for a visa in Portugal, but you will need to have your passport with you.

How to find remote work in Croatia while living in Portugal?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Croatia even though you are located in Portugal. For that we will first look at the possibilities to work remotely in Croatia and then we will see how to find remote jobs in Croatia while living in Portugal.

In Croatia, there are a lot of companies that offer remote work opportunities. There are many companies that are hiring remote workers. Some of them are:
CodingDojo
CodingDojo is a global company that offers a lot of remote jobs. They are a company that is based in Croatia. They have offices in Croatia, the US, Canada, and Australia.
They are looking for people with different skillsets such as:
Software Engineer
Software Engineer Data Scientist
Software Engineer Data Scientist Mobile Developer
Software Engineer Mobile Developer Data Analyst
Software Engineer Data Analyst Web Developer
Software Engineer Web Developer UX Designer
Software Engineer UX Designer DevOps Engineer
Software Engineer DevOps Engineer Data Scientist
Software Engineer Data Scientist Web Developer

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

You can get paid in Portugal even if you are working for a company in Croatia, however , you need to be a resident of Portugal.

If you are a resident of Portugal, you can get paid in Portugal, and you can also get paid in Croatia, even if you are working for a company in Croatia.
If you are a resident of Croatia, you can get paid in Croatia, but you cannot get paid in Portugal.
You can get paid in Portugal even if you are working for a company in Croatia, however, you need to be a resident of Portugal.

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

When working remotely in Portugal for a firm based in Croatia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know the rules for the situation. The Portuguese government has recently introduced new rules that apply to the working of people in Portugal. The new rules are called the “Regime Geral de Tributação de Pessoas Autônomas” (RGTPA). It is important to note that the RGTPA is still in a stage of testing, therefore it is not yet enforced. The RGTPA is a new tax regime for individuals working from their home, as well as for companies. It will come into effect on January 1, 2018.

The RGTPA will apply to individuals who work for a company in Portugal and are based in Portugal, as well as to companies which are based in Portugal and have employees who are working remotely in Portugal.
If you are working remotely in Portugal, then you will need to pay tax on your earnings. This is because the Portuguese government considers your home as your place of work, therefore it is your place of work and your income is taxable.

How do taxes work in Portugal if I’m working remotely for a company in Portugal?
If you are working remotely in Portugal for a company that is based in Portugal, then you need to pay taxes on your earnings.
If you are working remotely in Portugal for a company that is based in Portugal and you are paid by the company, then the company is responsible for paying the tax on your earnings.