Work in Portugal for a company based in Lebanon

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

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

  1. Portugal and Lebanon are two different countries, so you will have to make sure you have the right visa.
  2. You will need a company in Lebanon, which will be your sponsor, and they will help you with the visa process.
  3. You will need to find a place to live.
  4. You will need to make sure you will be able to find a job in Portugal, but this is easy.
  5. You will need to make sure you can work remotely.
  6. You will need to make sure that you can be reached by your Lebanese company.
  7. You will need to make sure you can be reached by your Lebanese company.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Lebanon even though you are located in Portugal. For that we will discuss the best ways to find remote work in Lebanon from Portugal.

Best Ways to find remote work in Lebanon from Portugal

  1. Create a LinkedIn profile
    LinkedIn is the most popular social media network in the world. It is used by professionals and businesses around the globe. LinkedIn is a great platform for job seekers and professionals to find new opportunities. You can create a LinkedIn profile and start searching for jobs that are relevant to your skills.
  2. Search for jobs on Indeed
    Indeed is the most popular job search website in the world. It is used by professionals and businesses to find new opportunities. You can search for jobs on Indeed and get the best results.
  3. Search for jobs on Upwork
    Upwork is a platform for freelancers to find remote work. It is the most popular freelancing platform in the world. You can search for jobs on Upwork and find the best results.
    Upwork is the most popular freelancing platform in the world. You can search for jobs on Upwork and get the best results.
  4. Search for jobs on Freelancer
    Freelancer is a platform for freelancers to find remote work. You can search for jobs on Freelancer and get the best results.

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

You can get paid in Portugal even if you are working for a company in Lebanon, however you need to have a residence in Portugal to do so. You can also get paid in Lebanon, but you will have to pay taxes on your earnings and you will need to pay for the social security.

As you may have noticed, the Portuguese tax system is very complex and there are different rules for different categories of people. In this post, I will explain to you how to get paid in Portugal when working remotely for a corporation in Lebanon.
I will explain how to get paid in Portugal if you are a resident in Portugal and you work for a company in Lebanon, how to get paid in Portugal if you are a resident in Portugal and you work for a company in Lebanon, and how to get paid in Portugal if you are a non-resident in Portugal and you work for a company in Lebanon.
If you are a resident in Portugal and you work for a company in Lebanon
If you are a resident in Portugal and you work for a company in Lebanon, you can get paid in Portugal if you have a residence in Portugal. If you have a residence in Portugal, you can get paid in Portugal even if you are working for a company in Lebanon.
If you do not have a residence in Portugal, you can still get paid in Portugal, but you will have to pay taxes on your earnings.

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 Lebanon, taxes might be tricky, therefore I will provide some information regarding how taxes work in Portugal if you are working for a company based in Lebanon.

Portugal has a very low tax rate, with a flat rate of 20%, so if you are a resident of Portugal you will pay 20% of your worldwide income. If you are a non-resident of Portugal, you will be taxed on the basis of your worldwide income, and you will pay the 20% tax rate on the basis of your worldwide income.