Living in Turkey while working in Israel

Can I live in Turkey and work remotely for a company in Israel?

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

  1. You need to have a valid visa for Turkey, and
  2. You need to have a valid visa for Israel.

What are the visa requirements for working in Turkey?
The visa requirements for working in Turkey are very strict. You need to have a valid visa for Turkey, and a valid visa for Israel. If you are not a Turkish citizen, you need to have a valid visa for Turkey, a valid visa for Israel, a valid work permit and a valid Schengen visa.

Can I work remotely for a company in Turkey?
Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Turkey. However, we recommend double-checking the following points:

Can I work in Turkey for a company in Israel?
Yes, you can work in Turkey for a company in Israel.

How to find remote work in Israel while living in Turkey?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Israel even though you are located in Turkey. For that we need to have an Israeli passport, a work permit in Israel and a visa. If you are a foreigner, you can get a work permit in Israel. If you are an Israeli citizen, you can get a work permit in Turkey.

How to get paid in Turkey when working remotely for a corporation in Israel?

You can get paid in Turkey even if you are working for a company in Israel, however , the tax rate is much lower than in Israel.

The most common reason for this is that the company is located in Turkey and the employees are working remotely.
The company in Israel and the employees in Turkey are not paying taxes to the Israeli government, but they are still paying taxes to the Turkish government.
This means that if the company is paying a higher tax rate in Israel than the employee is paying in Turkey, the employee will get a higher tax refund.
The tax rate in Turkey is very low.
In order to calculate the tax refund, you need to know the tax rate in Turkey and the tax rate in Israel.
The tax rate in Turkey is lower than the tax rate in Israel.
You can calculate the tax refund in Turkey using the following formula:
Tax refund in Turkey = (Tax rate in Israel – Tax rate in Turkey) * Salary in Israel
Tax rate in Israel = Tax rate in Israel * Salary in Israel
Tax rate in Turkey = Tax rate in Turkey * Salary in Turkey
The tax rate in Israel is 20% and the tax rate in Turkey is 10%.
If the salary in Israel is NIS 10,000 and the salary in Turkey is NIS 3,000, the tax refund in Turkey is NIS 1,000.

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

When working remotely in Turkey for a firm based in Israel, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to know how they work.

Taxes in Turkey are based on a flat rate of 19% of your income. This is the same as for the rest of the EU.
The tax is split into two parts: the income tax and the value added tax (VAT).
The income tax is calculated on the basis of your salary, and is deducted from your salary at the end of the year.
The value added tax (VAT) is calculated on the basis of the goods and services you buy, and is deducted from your salary at the end of the year.
If you are self-employed, you pay the income tax on your business income, and the VAT on your business expenses.
If you are a freelancer, you pay the income tax on your income, and the VAT on your business expenses.
If you are a freelancer and you have a company, you pay the income tax on your business income, and the VAT on your business expenses.