Live in Vietnam while having a job in Saudi Arabia
Can I work remotely for a company in Saudi Arabia while being in Vietnam?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Will you be able to apply for an H-1B visa?
- Will you be able to get a work permit?
- What is the company culture like?
What is the typical process of hiring a remote developer for a project in Saudi Arabia?
Yes, it is possible to work remotely for a company in Saudi Arabia while being in Vietnam.
The process for hiring a remote developer is usually as follows:
Company in Saudi Arabia will reach out to a remote developer on a site like Upwork
Company in Saudi Arabia will send the details of the project to the remote developer
The remote developer will send a bid for the project
Company in Saudi Arabia will select a remote developer
The remote developer will be sent a job offer
The process can vary depending on the location of the remote developer. For example, in Vietnam, the company in Saudi Arabia will usually pay for the travel and accommodation of the remote developer. In contrast, in countries like the USA, it is common for the remote developer to be paid by the company in Saudi Arabia.
Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Saudi Arabia while being in Vietnam.
There are two main ways to do so.
Hire a remote developer in Vietnam, and work with them remotely
Work with a local developer in Vietnam, and hire them remotely.
I will elaborate on both.
How to live in Vietnam and find remote work in Saudi Arabia?
Finding remote work in Saudi Arabia if you are located in Vietnam might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to work remotely.
It is true that working remotely is a challenge, but it is possible and many people already do it.
In this article, we will share our experience of working remotely in Vietnam and find remote work in Saudi Arabia.
Let’s start with a simple question:
How to find remote work in Vietnam?
If you are located in Vietnam, it is easy to find remote work.
First of all, you can contact any companies and ask them for remote positions.
You can also contact freelancing platforms to find remote work.
However, it is important to be aware of the risks and pitfalls of working remotely.
In this article, we will share the ways to find remote work in Vietnam.
We will also share the best remote jobs in Vietnam and Saudi Arabia.
Let’s start with the most popular ways to find remote work in Vietnam:
Freelancing platforms
Working remotely in Vietnam
Freelancing platforms in Vietnam are a good place to find remote work.
In Vietnam, there are many freelancing platforms like Upwork, Freelancer, Guru, and many others.
However, these platforms are not the only place to find remote work in Vietnam.
There are also some companies that offer remote jobs in Vietnam.
How a company in Saudi Arabia can send my salary in Vietnam?
When working remotely for a corporation in Saudi Arabia, you salary can be send to Vietnam but only if you have a company registered in Vietnam.
How to send money from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam? You can send money from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam in the following ways:
PayPal
Western Union
MoneyGram
Money Transfer
Sending money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia
How to send money from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam using PayPal
To send money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia using PayPal, you need to have a PayPal account.
To create a PayPal account, you need to be 18 years old or older.
To create a PayPal account, you need to be 18 years old or older. To send money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia using PayPal, you need to be 18 years old or older.
How to send money from Saudi Arabia to Vietnam using Western Union
To send money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia using Western Union, you need to have a Western Union account.
To send money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia using Western Union, you need to have a Western Union account. To send money to Vietnam from Saudi Arabia using Western Union, you need to be 18 years old or older.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Vietnam for a company in Saudi Arabia?
If you are working remotely in Vietnam for a corporation established in Saudi Arabia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite simple. Here are some tips to help you get your taxes right.
Taxes for companies established in Saudi Arabia
In Vietnam, there are two types of taxes:
Corporate taxes
Personal taxes
When working remotely in Vietnam, you are not considered to be a resident of Vietnam. Therefore, the company you work for in Vietnam is not subject to the Vietnam personal income tax. However, the company you work for in Vietnam is subject to corporate taxes.
Corporate taxes are paid by the company you work for in Vietnam. The company will deduct the amount of taxes from your salary and pay it to the tax authority.
Personal taxes are paid by the individual you are working for in Vietnam. The company you work for in Vietnam is not subject to personal taxes.
Taxes for individuals working in Vietnam
If you are working in Vietnam for a company established in Saudi Arabia, you will be subject to the Vietnam personal income tax.
The individual is responsible for filing his/her personal tax returns and paying the taxes.
If you are a resident of Vietnam, you are not subject to Vietnam personal income tax.
Taxes for non-residents of Vietnam
