Living in Sri Lanka while working in Slovakia

Can I work remotely for a company in Slovakia while being in Sri Lanka?

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

  1. Do you have a visa?
  2. Do you have a work permit?
  3. Do you have a residence permit?
  4. Do you have a work contract?
  5. Do you have a company?
  6. Do you have a bank account?
  7. Do you have a phone?
  8. Do you have a computer?
  9. Do you have a car?
  10. Do you have a driver’s license?
  11. Do you have a valid passport?
  12. Do you have a valid visa?

Yes, you can work remotely in Slovakia.
You don’t need a visa to work remotely. You do need a work permit. You need a residence permit if you want to stay in Slovakia. You need a work contract. You need a bank account. You need a phone. You need a computer. You need a valid passport. You need a valid visa. You need a valid work permit. You need a valid residence permit. You need a valid work contract. You need a valid bank account. You need a valid phone. You need a valid computer. You need a valid passport. You need a valid visa.
The only things you don’t need are a car, a driver’s license, and a valid passport.
The only things you need are a valid visa and a valid work permit.

How to live in Sri Lanka and find remote work in Slovakia?

Finding remote work in Slovakia if you are located in Sri Lanka might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for jobs in Slovakia.

If you are located in Sri Lanka, we recommend you to apply for jobs in Slovakia.

What is remote work?
Remote work is a type of work in which you are not physically present in the office. You can work from anywhere, including your home, a coffee shop, a library, or even a park.
Remote work is a way of working that is becoming increasingly popular.

How to find remote work in Slovakia?
You can find remote work in Slovakia by searching for job boards.

How a company in Slovakia can send my salary in Sri Lanka?

When working remotely for a corporation in Slovakia, you salary can be send to Sri Lanka but it will be taxed.

What is the difference between working from home and working from a coffee shop?
The main difference is that when you work from home, you are in your home office. You can do your work in your home office.
The coffee shop is a different situation. You are working from a coffee shop and you are not in your home office.
When you work from home, you are in your home office.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Sri Lanka for a company in Slovakia?

If you are working remotely in Sri Lanka for a corporation established in Slovakia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not that complicated.

If you are a citizen of a country other than Sri Lanka and you work for a corporation established in Slovakia, you may be entitled to claim your taxes.
If you are a citizen of a country other than Sri Lanka and you work for a corporation established in Sri Lanka, you may be entitled to claim your taxes.

What is the difference between a corporation and a company?
A company is a legal entity which is separate from the persons who own it. It is a legal person, while a corporation is a legal entity which is owned by people.
When you work for a corporation, the corporation is your employer and you are an employee of the corporation. The corporation is responsible for paying your salary, providing your benefits, and for paying your taxes.