Work in Qatar for a corporation based in Russia

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

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

  1. Are you working for a company or a self-employed person?
  2. Do you need a visa for Russia?
  3. Are you allowed to work in Qatar?
  4. Do you need to get a visa for Qatar?
  5. How do you plan to travel to Russia?

You can work remotely for a company in Russia while being in Qatar. The following steps will help you to make your job search easier.

  1. Check the visa requirements for Russia
    You need to check if you need a visa for Russia. If you do, you will have to find a company that will sponsor you. If you don’t need a visa, you can work remotely for a company in Russia while being in Qatar.
  2. Find a company that will sponsor you
    You will need to find a company that will sponsor you. A company will sponsor you if it is willing to pay for your salary and you will work for the company.
  3. Find a job that fits your skills and experience
    You will need to find a job that fits your skills and experience. You will need to find a job that you are interested in.

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

Finding remote work in Russia if you are located in Qatar might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Russia and start your career there.

If you are from Russia and you want to find a job in Qatar, you will need a visa to enter the country. There are two types of visas: short term and long term. The visa for a short term stay in Qatar is issued for up to six months. The visa for a long term stay in Qatar is issued for a period of one year.
The visa is issued upon arrival at the airport. You need to pay a visa fee of QR300 per person. You can find more information about the visa here.
If you have a valid visa to enter Qatar, you can stay in the country for up to six months.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Russia, you salary can be send to Qatar but only if the company is registered in Qatar.

Russia is a country in Eastern Europe. It is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The capital is Moscow. It has an area of 9,641 km² and a population of 143,976,000 (as of 2016). The population is predominantly ethnic Russian and Russian-speaking.
Russia is a federal semi-presidential republic. The President of Russia is elected for a four-year term by the Federal Assembly of People’s Deputies, the lower house of the Federal Assembly. The Prime Minister of Russia is appointed by the President. The Russian Federation has a multi-party system.
Russia is a member of the United Nations, the World Trade Organization, the Council of Europe, the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the World Health Organization, the International Olympic Committee, the International Paralympic Committee, the International Cricket Council, and the International Rugby Board.
Russia is a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The capital is Moscow.

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

If you are working remotely in Qatar for a corporation established in Russia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

In Russia, the corporation is responsible for taxes. However, in Qatar, the employee is responsible for taxes.
As a Qatari employee, you will have to pay taxes to the government.
Qatar has a progressive tax system. The taxes are based on income, and your tax rate depends on the number of dependents you have.
Qatar’s tax rate is progressive. The higher your income, the higher the tax you will pay.