Work in the US for a company based in Austria

By Mark 19 June 2022

Can I live in the US and work remotely for a company in Austria?

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

  1. You must be physically present in Austria for at least 90 days per year
  2. You must be able to work at least 10 hours per day
  3. You must have a valid US passport

How to find remote work in Austria while living in the US?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Austria even though you are located in the US. For that we need to understand how the Austrian labor market works.

The Austrian labor market is very different from the American one. In the US, you have a lot of competition. In Austria, there is only one employer. The Austrian labor market is regulated by the Austrian law. The Austrian law is very strict. The employer has to pay a certain minimum wage and has to provide certain benefits.
There are two main ways to find remote jobs in Austria:
You can apply for a remote job on a job board.
You can find a remote job on a freelancer platform.

How to find remote work in Austria?

  1. Apply for a remote job on a job board
    There are many job boards where you can apply for a remote job in Austria. The most popular job boards are:
    Freelancer
    Upwork
    Remote.co
    Indeed
  2. Find a remote job on a freelancer platform
    Freelancer is a freelancing platform. You can find remote jobs on freelancer. Freelancer is a very popular platform to find remote jobs. Freelancer has a very high rating.
    You can find remote jobs on freelancer by searching for a job on the freelancer platform. You can also post your own remote job.

How to get paid in the US when working remotely for a corporation in Austria?

You can get paid in the US even if you are working for a company in Austria, however , you will not be able to receive the money in the US. If you are working for a company in Austria, you can get paid by your Austrian employer in either euros or Austrian schillings.

You can get paid in the US even if you are working for a company in Austria, however, you will not be able to receive the money in the US.

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

When working remotely in the US for a firm based in Austria, taxes might be tricky, therefore , I’m asking for your help.

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