Live in Turkey while having a job in Switzerland

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

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

  1. If you work for a company in Switzerland, you must be in Switzerland, so you can only work in Switzerland for that company.
  2. If you work for a company in Turkey, you can work in Switzerland, but you must be in Turkey, so you can only work in Switzerland for that company.
  3. If you work for a company in Turkey, you can work in Switzerland, but you must be in Switzerland, so you can only work in Switzerland for that company.
  4. If you work for a company in Switzerland, you can work in Turkey, but you must be in Turkey, so you can only work in Switzerland for that company.

I am a US citizen.

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

Finding remote work in Switzerland if you are located in Turkey might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Switzerland. This article will explain how to find remote work in Switzerland.

The most important thing to consider when you are looking for a remote job in Switzerland is the country’s tax system. Switzerland is a country with a progressive tax system, which means that the higher your income, the more you pay in taxes.
If you are a resident of Turkey, you are taxed at a flat rate of 30%.
If you are a resident of Switzerland, you are taxed at a flat rate of 30% for the first CHF 100,000, then at a flat rate of 41% for the next CHF 100,000 and finally at a flat rate of 45% for the next CHF 100,000.
In addition to the tax, there are other factors to consider when you are looking for remote work in Switzerland. The cost of living is relatively high in Switzerland, which means that you need to consider the cost of living in Switzerland before you decide to move there.
The cost of living in Switzerland is not cheap, therefore it is a good idea to look for a job that pays well and offers a good salary.

How to find remote work in Switzerland?
There are a lot of ways to find remote work in Switzerland. The most popular way to find remote work in Switzerland is to use online platforms.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland, you salary can be send to Turkey but only if you are legally employed in Turkey. There are a few companies that offer this service and they do it by using an international transfer company. For those of you who want to know more about this, here is a detailed article on how to send money to Turkey.

I want to work in Turkey
Before you start to work remotely for a company in Switzerland, you should know that it is not possible to work in Turkey without a work permit. There are two ways to get a work permit for Turkey:
You can apply for a work permit at the Turkish Embassy in Switzerland. This takes between 3 to 4 months.
You can apply for a work permit at the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The processing time is usually 4 to 6 weeks.
You can work in Turkey with a work permit
Once you get a work permit, you can start to work in Turkey. You need to be aware that you will need a work permit to work in Turkey for the first time. You can also apply for a work permit at the Turkish Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
You can work in Turkey without a work permit
If you are an EU citizen or a citizen of one of the European Union’s Schengen Area countries, you do not need a work permit to work in Turkey.

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

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

Taxes for the working remotely in Turkey for a company in Switzerland
In this article, we will explain how to pay your taxes in Turkey when working remotely for a company in Switzerland.
As you know, the company you work for is established in Switzerland, but you live and work in Turkey.

What are the taxes you need to pay in Turkey?
If you are a resident in Turkey, you will be subject to the income tax in Turkey.
If you are a non-resident in Turkey, you will be subject to the income tax in Turkey.