Do I need to pay tax and social security when I am working abroad?
Working Abroad
- Discussing the 183-day rule
- What currency will I be paid in overseas?
- Do I need a work permit overseas?
- Do I need special insurance while working abroad?
- What is the difference in cost of living between countries?
- Where should I pay my social security?
- Where should I pay my taxes?
- Can I work for up to 183 days abroad without paying tax?
- Do I need to pay tax and social security when I am working abroad?
- Yes: the golden rule is that tax must be paid where money is earned. This means that, in any country where income tax is payable, you will be liable for tax on any money earned in-country. If you are tax resident elsewhere, you will also be liable for tax in your country of tax residency, although a double taxation treaty may temper this liability.
- If you are contracting abroad and not paying tax in-country, you are not compliant with local law and may incur a criminal liability.