Living in South Korea while working in Costa Rica

By Mark 07 April 2022

Can I live in South Korea and work remotely for a company in Costa Rica?

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

  1. The company you want to work for has a presence in Costa Rica, and is not a subsidiary of a larger corporation based in South Korea.
  2. You have a visa to live in Costa Rica.
  3. The company you want to work for has a business presence in Costa Rica.
  4. The company has a business office in Costa Rica and not just a physical presence.
  5. You have a work permit and visa to work in Costa Rica.
  6. The company has a business presence in Costa Rica.
  7. You have a job offer from the company in Costa Rica.

I am a Canadian citizen, living in Canada and I want to work in Korea. Can I work in Korea? Yes, you can, but you should be aware of the following:

  1. You must have a valid visa to enter Korea.
  2. You must have a valid visa to work in Korea.
  3. You must have a job offer in Korea.
  4. You must have a work permit to work in Korea.
  5. You must have a passport to work in Korea.

How to find remote work in Costa Rica while living in South Korea?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Costa Rica even though you are located in South Korea. For that we will need to know how to get remote jobs in Costa Rica.

It is not easy to find a remote job in Costa Rica. It is easier to find remote work in Costa Rica if you are a freelancer.
However, if you are a company employee, it is not easy to find remote work in Costa Rica.
There are many companies that hire remote workers in Costa Rica.
If you are a freelancer, you can work from anywhere in the world.
If you are a company employee, you need to have a Costa Rica office or at least a Costa Rica visa to work remotely in Costa Rica.

How to get paid in South Korea when working remotely for a corporation in Costa Rica?

You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Costa Rica, however , it is not the easiest way to get paid.

I have been working remotely for a Costa Rican company for the last year and a half. I have been working for the company for a year and a half and I have been paid every month.
I have been working for a company in Costa Rica for the last year and a half.

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

When working remotely in South Korea for a firm based in Costa Rica, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to know how taxes work in South Korea.

How Do Taxes Work in South Korea?
Taxes in South Korea are very simple. The federal government takes 20% of your income, and the state takes 30%. This is called the withholding tax. The federal and state taxes are withheld from your paycheck, and you can only claim the federal and state taxes you paid back on your tax return.
If you are a single taxpayer, you are taxed on your wages, and if you are a married taxpayer, you are taxed on your wages and the wages of your spouse.
You can deduct any business expenses you paid while working. If you are a married taxpayer, you can also deduct any medical expenses you paid.
You can claim any expenses you paid while working.
You can deduct any business expenses you paid.