Living in Sri Lanka while working in Belgium
Can I work remotely for a company in Belgium while being in Sri Lanka?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- You are going to work for a Belgian company, not for a Belgian branch of a foreign company.
- You are going to work for a company which has a Belgian office.
- You are going to work for a company which has a Belgian office and which has a Belgian subsidiary.
- You are going to work for a company which has a Belgian office and which has a Belgian subsidiary, but which is not a subsidiary of a foreign company.
- You are going to work for a company which has a Belgian office and which has a Belgian subsidiary, but which is not a subsidiary of a foreign company and which has no Belgian branch.
How to live in Sri Lanka and find remote work in Belgium?
Finding remote work in Belgium if you are located in Sri Lanka might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Belgium.
Sri Lanka is a beautiful country with great beaches and warm people. However, the country is not easy to live in. The weather is often very hot and humid. Also, the language is not easy to learn.
Belgium is a beautiful country with great people and great food. The language is easy to learn and it is a very welcoming country.
However, Belgium is not easy to live in. The weather is often cold and rainy.
If you are located in Sri Lanka, but want to live in Belgium, we recommend you to move to Belgium.
We are sure that you will love it here and you will find remote work easily.
In this article, we will show you how to find remote work in Belgium if you are located in Sri Lanka.
We will show you how to get a visa for Belgium and how to get a work permit for Belgium.
We will show you how to find a job in Belgium and how to live in Belgium.
We will show you how to get a Belgian driving license and how to get a Belgian ID card.
We will show you how to learn the language and how to get a Belgian phone number.
We will show you how to get a Belgian bank account and how to open a bank account in Belgium.
How a company in Belgium can send my salary in Sri Lanka?
When working remotely for a corporation in Belgium, you salary can be send to Sri Lanka but you have to do it manually. There are no services that can do it for you.
If you want to work for a company in Sri Lanka, you have to be able to work in Belgium.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Sri Lanka for a company in Belgium?
If you are working remotely in Sri Lanka for a corporation established in Belgium, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is very easy.
What you need to know
If you are working remotely in Sri Lanka for a company established in Belgium, there is no need to pay taxes on your salary. The Belgian company is responsible for the payment of taxes in Belgium, and the Sri Lankan company is responsible for the payment of taxes in Sri Lanka.
However, you need to pay taxes on the remuneration you receive. This means you need to pay taxes on your salary and any other benefits you receive, such as healthcare.
How to pay taxes when working remotely in Sri Lanka
There are three different ways to pay taxes when working remotely in Sri Lanka:
Using the services of a tax consultant
You can use the services of a tax consultant to pay your taxes. This is a person who is well-versed in tax matters and can guide you through the process.
However, you need to pay a certain fee for this service.
You need to pay an initial consultation fee of €120, and you will also have to pay a monthly fee of €150.
The consultant will then prepare the necessary documents for you and submit them to the tax authorities.
This is a good option if you are working remotely in Sri Lanka for a company in Belgium.
Using the services of a tax agent
