Live in Russia while having a job in Japan

Can I live in Russia and work remotely for a company in Japan?

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

  1. The company you are applying to is registered in Japan and has a branch office in Russia.
  2. The company is registered in Russia and has a branch office in Japan.
  3. You have a Russian passport.
  4. You have a Russian visa.
  5. You have a Russian bank account.
  6. You have a Japanese bank account.

How to find remote work in Japan while living in Russia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Japan even though you are located in Russia. For that we have to be careful, because of the visa requirements and the different laws.

In this article, I will show you how to find remote work in Japan.
If you are planning to move to Japan, you have to decide first, where you will live and how to work.
I would like to say, that it is not possible to work from Japan in Russia.
If you have already a residence permit in Japan, you have to apply for a visa.
If you want to get a visa, you have to apply for the Japanese visa in Japan.
So, if you want to live and work in Japan, you have to apply for a visa.
Before you apply for a visa, you have to decide, whether you want to live in Japan or Russia.
If you want to live in Japan, you have to apply for a visa.
If you want to live in Russia, you have to apply for a visa.
I have already written a short article about the visa requirements for Russia and Japan.
The visa application process in Japan is not complicated.
The Japanese visa application is much easier than the Russian visa application.
You have to prepare all the necessary documents.

How to get paid in Russia when working remotely for a corporation in Japan?

You can get paid in Russia even if you are working for a company in Japan, however , you need to be aware of some of the things that may affect your paycheck.

It’s true that you can work remotely for a corporation in Japan and get paid in Russia, but it is not as simple as it sounds. There are some things that you need to be aware of when it comes to your salary.
Getting paid in Russia
If you are a foreign employee, you need to be aware of the fact that your salary in Russia will be different from the salary you are used to. For example, you may get paid $400 USD per month, while in Russia, you will get paid $1000 USD per month. You may also get paid $600 USD per month, while in Russia, you will get paid $1500 USD per month.
However, the pay in Russia will be adjusted to the Russian currency. So, you will need to convert the USD salary to Russian Rubles and then pay it.
If you work for a company in Japan, you will be paid in Japanese Yen. The Japanese Yen is not the same as the Russian Ruble.
There are two ways to get paid in Russia
There are two ways to get paid in Russia. One of them is to get paid in Rubles, while the other one is to get paid in Japanese Yen.

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

When working remotely in Russia for a firm based in Japan, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you should know how taxes work in Russia if you are working remotely for a firm based in Russia.

If you are working remotely for a firm based in Russia, then you should know that taxes work in Russia are quite different from what you are used to in your home country.
For example, if you are a freelancer working remotely for a firm based in Russia, then you should know that you might be required to pay tax in Russia even if you are not physically present in Russia.
In this article, we will discuss taxes work in Russia if you are working remotely for a firm based in Russia.

What is the tax rate in Russia?
The tax rate in Russia is quite different from what you are used to in your home country.