Working in Portugal for a corporation in Lithuania

Can I work remotely for a company in Lithuania while being in Portugal?

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

  1. Is the company registered in Lithuania?
  2. If yes, check if the company is doing business in Portugal.
  3. If yes, is the company allowed to operate in Portugal?
  4. If yes, check if you can work for that company.
  5. If yes, check if you need a visa.

Visa
The most common visa for Portuguese citizens is the Schengen visa. This visa is valid for 90 days, and allows you to travel throughout the Schengen area (EU countries plus Iceland, Norway, Switzerland and Liechtenstein). You need to apply for the visa at least 3 months before your arrival in Portugal, and you need to show that you have enough money to stay in Portugal for the duration of your stay.
However, if you plan to stay for less than 90 days, you can apply for the Portuguese visa. This visa is valid for 90 days, and allows you to travel throughout Portugal for that period.
If you plan to travel for more than 90 days, you need to apply for the Schengen visa.
Visa for children
Visa for children is very similar to the visa for adults.

How to live in Portugal and find remote work in Lithuania?

Finding remote work in Lithuania if you are located in Portugal might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to read our guide on how to work remotely in Portugal.

This guide is designed to help you find remote work in Portugal and in other countries around the world.

  1. What are the best countries for remote work?
    The best countries to work remotely are those where there is a low cost of living, high quality of life, a good climate, and a high standard of living.
  2. How to find remote work in Portugal?
    The best way to find remote work in Portugal is to create a profile on Upwork and to start applying for remote jobs.
  3. How to find remote work in Lithuania?
    The best way to find remote work in Lithuania is to create a profile on Upwork and to start applying for remote jobs.
  4. How to find remote work in other countries?
    The best way to find remote work in other countries is to create a profile on Upwork and to start applying for remote jobs.
  5. How to find remote work in Portugal and Lithuania?
    The best way to find remote work in Portugal and Lithuania is to create a profile on Upwork and to start applying for remote jobs.
  6. How to work remotely in Portugal and Lithuania?
    The best way to work remotely in Portugal and Lithuania is to create a profile on Upwork and to start applying for remote jobs.

How a company in Lithuania can send my salary in Portugal?

When working remotely for a corporation in Lithuania, you salary can be send to Portugal but you have to do some paperwork first.

The following article explains how to do that.
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How to send my salary from Lithuania to Portugal?
First of all, you need to get your company’s account. It’s a bit complicated but you can find the information on the official website of the company.
If you have a company, you can do this by yourself.
If you don’t have a company, you need to register as a freelancer and then you can create a company.
You can find more information on the official website of the company.
You need to register your company, set your VAT ID and get your company’s VAT number.
You need to create a bank account for your company.
You need to create a company’s bank account.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Portugal for a company in Lithuania?

If you are working remotely in Portugal for a corporation established in Lithuania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is very simple.

In Portugal, you are considered a resident of the country where you live. In other words, you are taxed in Portugal.
If you are a Portuguese citizen, you will pay taxes in Portugal.
If you are a resident of Portugal, you will pay taxes in Portugal.
If you are a non-resident of Portugal, you will pay taxes in Portugal.