Work in Saudi Arabia for a corporation based in Taiwan

Can I work remotely in Saudi Arabia for a company in Taiwan?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If the company in Taiwan has a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia, you will need to check if the subsidiary is allowed to hire foreign workers.
  2. If the company in Taiwan has a branch in Saudi Arabia, you will need to check if the branch is allowed to hire foreign workers.
  3. If the company in Taiwan is not a subsidiary or a branch, you will need to check if the company is allowed to hire foreign workers.

How can I find a remote job in Taiwan while living in Saudi Arabia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Taiwan even if you are located in Saudi Arabia, for that we have to understand the difference between the two countries.

Taiwan is an island in East Asia, located in the western Pacific Ocean, between China and Japan. Taiwan is a country with a population of over 23 million people and it is the only country in the world that is not part of any country.
The country is divided into two parts, the main island and the smaller islets, which are separated by the Taiwan Strait. The main island is the only part of the country that has a coastline.

How can I get paid in Saudi Arabia when working remotely for a company in Taiwan?

It is possible to get paid in Saudi Arabia while working for a company in Taiwan but the process is not easy.

There are two ways you can get paid in Saudi Arabia.

  1. Cash Payment
    You can get paid in Saudi Arabia through your employer. The employer will transfer money to your bank account in Saudi Arabia.
    If you are working for a company in Taiwan, the company will send you a W-8BEN form. You need to fill in the form and send it back to the company in Taiwan.
    You can get paid in Saudi Arabia using the W-8BEN form.
  2. Transfer to Saudi Arabia
    You can get paid in Saudi Arabia by yourself.
    You need to apply for a Saudi bank account. You need to apply for a Saudi bank account using the form of a bank in Saudi Arabia.
    You can get paid in Saudi Arabia using the form of a bank in Saudi Arabia.
    If you are working for a company in Taiwan, you need to apply for a Saudi bank account.
    If you are working for a company in Saudi Arabia, you need to apply for a Saudi bank account.

Will I pay taxes in Saudi Arabia or Taiwan when working remotely in Saudi Arabia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Saudi Arabia for a corporation in Taiwan, so it is important to understand your tax situation before you go.

Taxation in Saudi Arabia
If you are an individual working in Saudi Arabia, you are not required to pay any income tax.
If you are a corporation or partnership, you are required to pay income tax.
The income tax rate in Saudi Arabia is 20%.
The tax is due on a quarterly basis.
The tax is based on the gross income of the corporation or partnership.