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Just wondering if anyone knows anyone who has done this legally?
I can work as a virtual travel agent if I really wanted to and was wondering if this is even possible, since just about all countries, if you move to them want you to have a job lined up 1st.
I had friends that worked for defense contractors in the Middle East. They were paid double the same job in the USA.
They weren't working from home though. They were supporting military bases. You really didn't want to be working offbase, due to the terrorists. The base was the safest place.
Just wondering if anyone knows anyone who has done this legally?
I can work as a virtual travel agent if I really wanted to and was wondering if this is even possible, since just about all countries, if you move to them want you to have a job lined up 1st.
Your query is very vague and much would depend upon what sort of employer/employee (if any) relationship exists.
Would you be an independent contractor? On payroll?
In short yes, there are no restrictions on American companies hiring foreign persons. Choosing to be paid in USD vs. native currency would have to be negotiated and or the company in question may have a set policy.
This being said many countries have very strict laws about banking/finance and how employees are to be compensated.
If you are employed by a company that has a legal presence in whatever your native or country of residence is; you may find they are required to pay you in local currency. Independent contractors or the self employed maybe another matter.
Just wondering if anyone knows anyone who has done this legally?
I can work as a virtual travel agent if I really wanted to and was wondering if this is even possible, since just about all countries, if you move to them want you to have a job lined up 1st.
The easiest option is to freelance.
If you work in computer programming, web designing, etc... you can get US clients by targeting them with your ads. If it's the type of job you can do at home, they may not care to ask where you live and pay in USD.
You'll definitely have a hard time getting a W-2 type of job where the employer doesn't take cost of living into consideration when figuring out how to pay you.
Seems to me the big issue would be the visa for the country you want to live in (if applicable), and whether you'd need to set up a local company or just work as an independent contractor. FATCA and FINCEN reporting requirements would also be something you'd need to comply with, plus US and local personal tax returns as well as any corporate one.
You might also have to consider jurisdictional issues when it comes to legal disputes. Seems to me that a tax lawyer specialized in international issues would need to be consulted.
OP, I assume that you are a US citizen currently living in the US. Your plan is to get a remote working job with a US company then move to a foreign country while performing your US job, correct?
The "legally" part is will the foreign country allow you to be a resident under these conditions?
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OP, I assume that you are a US citizen currently living in the US. Your plan is to get a remote working job with a US company then move to a foreign country while performing your US job, correct?
The "legally" part is will the foreign country allow you to be a resident under these conditions?
Yes, seems to me at least i would have a job coming in.
Probably not in Western Europe, as you would have to get a residence and work permit on the basis of your job in EU country in which you hope to reside. Since you are a citizen of a visa waiver country, you could enter as a tourist, work there remotely for the US company for a total of 90 days (longer in the UK), and then would have to leave for a minimum of 180 days. I know people who have done this.
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