Work in Sri Lanka for a company based in France

Can I live in Sri Lanka and work remotely for a company in France?

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

  1. The salary you are offered
  2. The working conditions (time off, office, etc.)
  3. The number of days you will be expected to work
  4. The cost of living in Sri Lanka

Can I work from Sri Lanka and live in France?
I am looking for a job in France, but I am not French.

How to find remote work in France while living in Sri Lanka?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Sri Lanka. For that we need to get a remote work permit.

For more information about how to get a remote work permit, you can check out our guide on how to apply for a remote work permit in France.
However, if you are a Sri Lankan citizen and you are residing in Sri Lanka, then you can get a remote work permit in France without having to go through the process of applying for a remote work permit in France.
This is because, in the case of Sri Lankan citizens, the French government will issue you a work permit in France if you are in Sri Lanka.
In this post, we will share with you a few tips on how to get a remote work permit in France if you are a Sri Lankan citizen and you are residing in Sri Lanka.
Note: This post is meant for Sri Lankan citizens who are residing in Sri Lanka.

What is a Remote Work Permit in France?
A remote work permit in France is a type of work permit that allows a foreigner to work in France.
Usually, a remote work permit in France is given to a foreigner who is not residing in France. However, there are some exceptions to this rule.
As per the French law, a remote work permit in France is only given to a foreigner who is not residing in France.
There are some exceptions to this rule.

How to get paid in Sri Lanka when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Sri Lanka even if you are working for a company in France, however , the company you work for should have a branch in Sri Lanka. If this is the case, then you can receive the salary in Sri Lanka.

Here are the steps to follow to get paid in Sri Lanka.
Step 1.
Make sure that your company has a branch in Sri Lanka. If they don’t, then you can open an account in their branch and get paid in Sri Lanka.
Step 2.
Once you open an account in Sri Lanka, you can transfer money to the account and get paid in Sri Lanka.
Step 3.
The money you transfer to Sri Lanka should be converted to Sri Lankan Rupees before it reaches your account in Sri Lanka.
Step 4.
You can receive the money in your bank account in Sri Lanka.
Step 5.
You can also withdraw the money in Sri Lanka.
Step 6.
You can transfer the money to your bank account in Sri Lanka.
Step 7.
You can also transfer the money to your bank account in France.
Step 8.
Step 9.
You can also transfer the money to your bank account in the United States.
Step 10.
Step 11.

How do taxes work in Sri Lanka if I’m working remotely for a company Sri Lanka?

When working remotely in Sri Lanka for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how taxes work in Sri Lanka.

In Sri Lanka, the tax system is quite complicated, and there are many types of taxes that you need to know about. It is important to know how taxes work in Sri Lanka if you are working remotely for a company based in France.

How do taxes work in Sri Lanka?
The first thing to know is that the tax system in Sri Lanka is quite complicated, and there are many types of taxes that you need to know about.
There are two main types of taxes that you need to know about when working remotely in Sri Lanka for a firm based in France:
VAT
Corporate Income Tax
VAT is a value-added tax, and it is applicable to all firms in Sri Lanka. It is a tax that is charged on all goods and services that are sold to customers in Sri Lanka.
Corporate Income Tax is a tax that is charged on the profits that a firm earns. It is applicable to all firms in Sri Lanka. It is a tax that is charged on the profits that a firm earns.