Live in Yemen while having a job in Iraq

Can I live in Yemen and work remotely for a company in Iraq?

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

  1. Make sure you have the right to work in the country you are applying to, for example, if you are from the USA you can work in the US, but not in Iraq.
  2. Make sure you have the right to work in the country you are applying to, for example, if you are from the USA you can work in the US, but not in Yemen.

How to find remote work in Iraq while living in Yemen?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Iraq even though you are located in Yemen. For that we have to find a way to communicate with our clients, customers, and business partners.

You can use a VPN to get a virtual address, and then use that address to send emails to your clients, customers, and business partners. This is a common technique used by remote workers to get work done.
However, it is not always possible to use a VPN to get remote work in Iraq. If you are located in Iraq, you will not be able to use a VPN to get remote work.
In this article, we will show you how to get remote work in Iraq using a VPN.

How to get paid in Yemen when working remotely for a corporation in Iraq?

You can get paid in Yemen even if you are working for a company in Iraq, however , the process is different than what most people are used to.

In this article, we will explain how to get paid in Yemen, and how to get paid in Iraq.

What is the difference between getting paid in Yemen and getting paid in Iraq?
In Yemen, you are not allowed to work for a company that is not based in the country.
In Iraq, you can work for any company, but you can only get paid by the company in Iraq.

How to get paid in Yemen?
In Yemen, you can get paid by any company.

How to get paid in Iraq?
In Iraq, you can only get paid by the company in Iraq.

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

When working remotely in Yemen for a firm based in Iraq, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is best to have a close look at the tax laws in Yemen. For the purpose of this article, we will only consider the Yemeni-Yemeni situation, but the principles apply to the Yemeni-foreigner situation as well.

Before we start, it is important to note that the tax rules in Yemen are still in flux, and the situation is changing from day to day.
The most important thing to know is that the Yemeni government has not yet ratified the United Nations Convention on the International Taxation of Income and on the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion. In other words, Yemen is not a party to the convention.
The Yemeni government is in the process of ratifying the convention, but this is a slow process. In the meantime, the Yemeni government has published its own rules on the taxation of income earned outside Yemen. These rules are currently in force, but they are still being revised and amended.
In Yemen, there are two types of taxes:
The federal income tax is a tax paid on income earned within the boundaries of the Yemeni state. This is the case for all income earned in Yemen, whether it is earned in Yemen or abroad.