Work in the UK for a company based in Iraq
Can I work remotely for a company in Iraq while being in the UK?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- If you are working for a company in Iraq, then you need to have a work permit.
- You need to be working for a company in the UK that is registered with the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
- You need to be working for a company in the UK that is registered with the UK Border Agency (UKBA).
- You need to be working for a company in the UK that is registered with the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI).
How to live in the UK and find remote work in Iraq?
Finding remote work in Iraq if you are located in the UK might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to do it in the opposite way, that is, to find remote work in Iraq and then relocate to the UK.
The remote work in Iraq is a booming industry, with a lot of opportunities for those who are interested in it.
Remote work in Iraq is not only a great opportunity for those who want to work from home, but it’s also a great opportunity for those who are looking to relocate.
For those who are looking to work remotely in Iraq, you can choose to work in different industries, such as:
Social Media
IT
Digital Marketing
Content Writing
Web Development
SEO
Copywriting
Graphic Design
Web Design
How a company in Iraq can send my salary in the UK?
When working remotely for a corporation in Iraq, you salary can be send to the UK but you have to be careful with your bank account.
When you are working for a corporation in Iraq, you have to pay taxes to the government in Iraq and you are not paid in Iraqi currency. Your salary is paid in USD.
The company in Iraq pays your salary in USD and then you convert the salary to Iraqi dinar (IRQ) to pay the taxes to the government in Iraq.
The salary can be send to the UK in the following ways:
You can open a bank account in the UK.
You can open a bank account in the UK and then transfer the salary in the bank account in the UK.
You can transfer the salary in the bank account in the UK to the bank account in the UK.
The company in Iraq can transfer the salary to the bank account in the UK.
When you open a bank account in the UK, the bank will ask you for your personal details like your name, address, date of birth, phone number, etc. You also have to pay the bank fee.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in the UK for a company in Iraq?
If you are working remotely in the UK for a corporation established in Iraq, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s not. It’s actually quite simple. In fact, it’s so simple, it’s almost too easy.
So, where do I pay my taxes?
If you’re a company, you’re going to pay corporation tax on your profits.
If you’re a freelancer, you’re going to pay income tax on your earnings.
If you’re self-employed, you’re going to pay income tax on your earnings.
In the UK, there are three main types of taxes that are relevant to you if you’re working remotely in the UK for a company established in Iraq:
Corporation tax.
Income tax.
Capital gains tax.
Corporation tax
Corporation tax is the tax that you pay to the UK Government on your company’s profits.
If you’re a company registered in the UK, you’re going to pay corporation tax on your profits.
If you’re a company registered outside the UK, you’re going to pay corporation tax on your profits.
You can find out the amount of corporation tax that you’ll pay on your company’s profits here.
