Work in Singapore for a company in Italy

Can I work remotely for a company in Italy while being in Singapore?

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

  1. The company is based in Italy.
  2. You will be working from Singapore.
  3. The company is not a startup.

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
If the company is based in Italy, and you are working from Singapore, then yes, you can.
You should check if the company is registered in Singapore, and if it is, then you can apply for a work permit.
You can also apply for a work permit for the company, and then you can work from Italy.

  • It is not allowed to work for a company in Italy if the company is not registered in Italy.
  • It is not allowed to work for a company in Singapore if the company is not registered in Singapore.
  • You should check if the company is registered in Singapore, and if it is, then you can apply for a work permit.
    If the company is registered in Singapore, then you can apply for a work permit for the company, and then you can work from Italy.

How to live in Singapore and find remote work in Italy?

Finding remote work in Italy if you are located in Singapore might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Italy.

I have been working remotely for the last 7 years. I am currently working from my home in Singapore, while I am also based in Italy.
I am writing this article to help you to find remote work in Italy if you are located in Singapore.
I will share with you the best ways to find remote work in Italy and how to live in Italy.

What is remote work?
Remote work is a flexible way to work.
You can work from anywhere in the world.
You can work from home or from a coffee shop.
You can work in your pajamas or with a suit on.
You can work from your bed or from a sofa.
You can work from your car or from a bus.
You can work from your office or from a library.
You can work from a park or from a beach.
You can work from a boat or from a plane.
You can work from a restaurant or from a bar.
You can work from a cafe or from a pub.
You can work from a library or from a museum.
You can work from a school or from a university.
You can work from a hospital or from a clinic.
You can work from a hotel or from a hostel.

How a company in Italy can send my salary in Singapore?

When working remotely for a corporation in Italy, you salary can be send to Singapore but it is not the same as a regular salary. It is a different type of payment.

This is not true. Your salary is always sent to Singapore. You just have to pay the taxes in Singapore.
When you work for a company in Italy, you are still a citizen of Italy and you are taxed in Italy. You are just taxed by your company in Italy.
When you work for a company in Singapore, you are a citizen of Singapore and you are taxed in Singapore. You are not taxed by your company in Italy.
The taxes are different in each country. You have to pay taxes in the country where you live. You have to pay taxes in Singapore because that is where you live.

Your salary is still sent to Singapore.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Singapore for a company in Italy?

If you are working remotely in Singapore for a corporation established in Italy, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are very simple. The good news is that you can file taxes in Singapore even if you are working for a company established in Italy.

You can file taxes in Singapore if you are a citizen or resident of Singapore or if you are a non-resident or an NRC (National Registration Card) holder.
As a non-resident, you can file taxes in Singapore if you have worked for a company established in Italy for at least 183 days in a tax year.
If you are a non-resident, you can file taxes in Singapore if you have worked for a company established in Italy for at least 183 days in a tax year.
If you are a resident of Singapore or if you are a NRC holder, you can file taxes in Singapore if you have worked for a company established in Italy for at least 183 days in a tax year.
You should file your tax return in Singapore at least 90 days before your tax return is due in Italy.
You can file your tax return in Singapore at least 90 days before your tax return is due in Italy.