Live in South Korea while having a job in Japan

Can I work remotely for a company in Japan while being in South Korea?

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

  1. Your visa. You need a visa to enter Japan, and you need to have a working visa to work in Japan.
  2. The company. You need to check that the company is allowed to hire foreign employees.
  3. The company’s policy. You need to check if the company allows working remotely and if they have a flexible working hours policy.

To work in Japan as a foreigner, you need to apply for a visa. The visa application is usually done at a Japanese consulate.
You need to check if the visa you want is still available.
In addition, you need to check if the company allows foreign employees.
If you have a working visa, you can work in Japan.
If you don’t have a working visa, you can work in Japan if you have a tourist visa.
You can work in Japan if you have a working visa, but you need to check if the company allows you to work remotely.

How to live in South Korea and find remote work in Japan?

Finding remote work in Japan if you are located in South Korea might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Japan.

The number of remote workers in Japan is growing every year.
We have collected a list of the best remote work opportunities in Japan.
If you are looking for remote work in Japan, you can find the best remote jobs in Japan here.
If you are located in South Korea, you can find the best remote jobs in South Korea here.
Remote work is becoming more and more popular in Japan.
There are many remote work opportunities in Japan.

How a company in Japan can send my salary in South Korea?

When working remotely for a corporation in Japan, you salary can be send to South Korea but not the other way around. This is because Japan does not have a tax treaty with South Korea.

In Japan, a salary is a fixed amount that you receive for each month. The salary is the same whether you work in Japan or overseas. The salary is not taxable in Japan, as it is not considered a form of income.
The salary is considered taxable in South Korea, and the amount of tax depends on your personal tax bracket. The tax is calculated on the amount of the salary that you earn outside of Japan.
The amount of tax you pay in South Korea is dependent on the amount of your salary that you earn outside of Japan.
If you earn more than $10,000 in a year in South Korea, then you will have to pay a higher rate of tax. You can avoid this by making a special request to your employer in Japan to have your salary sent to South Korea.

When working for a company in Japan, your salary can be sent to South Korea.
If you are a resident in Japan and you are employed by a Japanese company, then your salary is not taxable in Japan.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in South Korea for a company in Japan?

If you are working remotely in South Korea for a corporation established in Japan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite easy.

Japan’s corporate income tax is based on a flat rate of 30% of the company’s income. The first $20,000 is tax-free. The remaining amount is taxed at a flat rate of 30%.
Japan’s individual income tax is based on a progressive system of taxation. The highest tax bracket is 40%, with a tax rate of 40% to 50% on income above $200,000. The tax rate is 30% on income below $200,000.
The company’s income is taxed at the Japanese company’s tax rate. If the company’s tax rate is 30%, then the company’s income is taxed at 30%.
If you are a resident of Japan and are working in South Korea for a Japanese company, then the income from your employment is taxable at the Japanese company’s tax rate.
If you are a non-resident of Japan, then the income is taxable at the Japanese company’s tax rate, plus the individual income tax rate of your home country.
To calculate the tax you should file your tax return, it is necessary to know your tax status. If you are a resident of Japan, then you are a Japanese taxpayer and you should file your tax return in Japan.