Working in South Korea for a corporation in Denmark

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

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

  1. Work visa for a company in Denmark is not possible.
  2. If you are working for a company in South Korea, you will need to get a visa for the company.
  3. If you are working for a company in Denmark, you will need to get a visa for the country of residence.
  4. You will need to get a work visa for the company in Denmark.
  5. You will need to get a work visa for the country of residence.

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

What is the difference between a work visa and a residence visa?
A work visa is a visa which allows you to work in a specific country. A residence visa is a visa which allows you to stay in a specific country.

How to find remote work in Denmark while living in South Korea?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Denmark even though you are located in South Korea. For that we need to know the best way to find remote jobs in Denmark.

If you are living in Denmark, you may be interested in working remotely in Denmark.
If you are a freelancer, you can earn more money by working remotely in Denmark.
You can find remote jobs in Denmark even if you are living in South Korea.

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

You can get paid in South Korea even if you are working for a company in Denmark, however , you will need to make sure that you are covered by the Danish company’s local tax system.

This is because if you are working for a Danish company in South Korea, you will be considered a South Korean national and you will be required to pay Danish tax on your income.
In order to be covered by the Danish tax system, you need to have a residence permit in Denmark and a residence permit in South Korea.
In this post, I will explain how to get paid in South Korea when working remotely for a corporation in Denmark.

What is the Danish tax system?
The Danish tax system is a tax system that is based on the Danish Social Security System (SSS).
The Danish Social Security System is a system that is based on a social insurance system.

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 Denmark, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you need to know how the taxation system works in South Korea.

Taxes in South Korea
Taxes in South Korea are pretty simple. There is no income tax in South Korea and the tax rate is 20%.
There is no tax on dividends or interest, but there is tax on capital gains.
It is important to note that if you are a non-resident South Korean citizen, you are not taxed in South Korea.
You must file a tax return in South Korea even if you are not working in South Korea.
If you have a South Korean spouse, you must file a tax return in South Korea even if you are not working in South Korea.
If you have a child in South Korea, you must file a tax return in South Korea even if you are not working in South Korea.