Live in the US while having a job in Cuba
Can I work remotely for a company in Cuba while being in the US?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- You must have a valid US work permit (see here)
- You must have a valid US bank account (see here)
- You must have a valid US credit card (see here)
- You must have a valid US driver’s license (see here)
- You must have a valid US passport (see here)
- You must have a valid US health insurance (see here)
I have been working remotely for a US company in Cuba for a couple of months now. I am a citizen of a country that has a free trade agreement with Cuba. I am a freelance web developer and I have been working remotely for a US company for a couple of years now.
How to live in the US and find remote work in Cuba?
Finding remote work in Cuba if you are located in the US might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find a remote job in Cuba first.
We have prepared a list of the best remote jobs in Cuba that you can apply for.
If you are a US citizen and you want to work in Cuba, you can apply for any of the remote jobs listed below.
The salary in Cuba is very low, but it is much cheaper than living in the US.
You can earn much more money in the US, but you will have to pay a lot more taxes.
If you are a US citizen, you will be able to work in Cuba, but you will need to have a work permit.
If you are a US citizen and you want to find a remote job in Cuba, you can apply for any of the remote jobs listed below.
If you are located in the US and you want to find a remote job in Cuba, you can apply for any of the remote jobs listed below.
How a company in Cuba can send my salary in the US?
When working remotely for a corporation in Cuba, you salary can be send to the US but it can be complicated. In this article, we will go through how to send your salary to the US from a company in Cuba.
The first step is to find a company that can send your salary to the US.
Step 1: Find a company that can send your salary to the US
In Cuba, salaries are paid monthly, but in the US, salaries are usually paid bi-weekly. This means that in order to send your salary to the US, you need to find a company that can send your salary to the US bi-weekly.
The process of sending your salary to the US is complicated and time-consuming. If you are not familiar with the process, you can contact a remittance service to help you with the process.
If you are not sure where to find a company that can send your salary to the US, you can contact one of the remittance service providers listed here.
Step 2: Send your salary to the US
Once you find a company that can send your salary to the US, the next step is to send your salary to the US.
This is the complicated part of the process.
In order to send your salary to the US, you need to use a bank account that is connected to the US.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in the US for a company in Cuba?
If you are working remotely in the US for a corporation established in Cuba, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , you may find a way to pay them with ease.
What are the taxes in Cuba?
Cubans pay income tax in two rates, and these are:
Regular Income Tax (IR): this is the main tax that affects everyone and is charged at a flat rate of 15%.
Fiscal Responsibility Tax (IR-F): this is an additional tax of 5% charged to those who do not file income tax return or whose income is lower than $20,000 USD.
In Cuba, the taxes are different from country to country. If you are a citizen of another country, you may find that your taxes are different from the ones in Cuba. For example, if you live in the United States and you are a US citizen, you are required to file income tax return and pay taxes to the IRS. However, if you live in Cuba, you do not need to file tax return and pay taxes to the Cuban government.
If you are working remotely in the US for a company established in Cuba, you will need to pay taxes to the IRS.
