Living in Switzerland while working in Belarus

Can I work remotely for a company in Belarus while being in Switzerland?

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

  1. The company should have a local office in Belarus, and be able to provide you with a local address and phone number.
  2. The company should be able to provide you with a work visa.
  3. The company should be able to provide you with a work permit.
  4. The company should be able to provide you with a residence permit.
  5. The company should be able to provide you with a bank account.
  6. The company should be able to provide you with a health insurance.
  7. The company should be able to provide you with a work visa for a family member.

You should also check the following:

  1. The company should be able to provide you with a residence permit for a family member.

How to live in Switzerland and find remote work in Belarus?

Finding remote work in Belarus if you are located in Switzerland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to read our article about the best countries to find remote work from.

Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe, located between Russia and Poland. It is the world’s largest landlocked country. It is also one of the poorest countries in the world.
It has a population of 10.5 million people. The capital of Belarus is Minsk.
The GDP per capita in Belarus is $7,500.
The unemployment rate in Belarus is 8.8%.
The population density in Belarus is 42.6 people per square kilometer.
The official language of Belarus is Belarusian, while Russian is the most widely spoken language in Belarus.
The official currency of Belarus is Belarusian ruble.
Belarus has a visa-free policy with the Schengen Area countries.
Belarus is also part of the Eurasian Economic Union.
In this article we will look at the top 10 cities in Belarus and the best cities to find remote work from in Switzerland.
Top 10 Cities in Belarus
Minsk
Minsk is the capital of Belarus. Minsk is located in the northern part of the country.
Minsk is also the largest city in Belarus. Minsk is the biggest city in the country.
Minsk has a population of 1.5 million people.
Minsk has a GDP per capita of $10,400.

How a company in Belarus can send my salary in Switzerland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Belarus, you salary can be send to Switzerland but only by your employer. But if you are an independent contractor, your salary can be sent to Switzerland without any problems.

Do I have to pay tax in Belarus? If you are working in a company in Belarus and your salary is sent to Switzerland, you will have to pay tax in Belarus. You can also pay tax in Belarus if you work in a company in Belarus and your salary is sent to Switzerland.

What is the difference between “Регистрация и сбор зарплаты” and “Сбор зарплаты”?
Регистрация и сбор зарплаты – is a registration of an employee. Сбор зарплаты – is a registration of an independent contractor.

How do I know if I am an independent contractor or an employee?
If you are registered as an independent contractor, you will be able to receive your salary in Switzerland.
If you are registered as an employee, you will be able to receive your salary in Belarus.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Switzerland for a company in Belarus?

If you are working remotely in Switzerland for a corporation established in Belarus, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

In this article, we will explain what taxes you need to pay when working remotely in Switzerland for a company in Belarus.
In general, you need to pay income tax to the Swiss Federal Tax Authority (FTA) on your Swiss salary.
In addition, you will have to pay Swiss VAT (SGV) on the same salary.
Finally, you will have to pay the income tax of the country where the company is established (in this case Belarus).
In the case of a company located in Switzerland, you will also need to pay Swiss social security contributions (CSG).

How to calculate my Swiss tax?
We will first calculate the Swiss tax you need to pay on your Swiss salary.
In Switzerland, the income tax is progressive.
It means that the tax rate is higher the higher the salary is.
So, for example, the tax rate is 0% on the first CHF 5000 of your salary.
It rises to 12% on the next CHF 5000 and so on.
The tax rate is progressive and is defined by the Swiss Federal Tax Authority (FTA).
The tax rate is defined by the Swiss Federal Tax Authority (FTA) and is progressive.