Working and paying taxes in Cambodia for a foreign company

Ask us anything. Cambodia Expats Online has a huge community of long-term expats that can answer any question you may have about life in Cambodia. Have some questions you want to ask before you move to Cambodia? Ask them here. Our community can also answer any questions you have about how to find a job or what kind of work is available for expats in Cambodia, whether you're looking for info about Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, or anywhere else in the Kingdom. You're also welcome to ask about visa and work permit questions as well, as the immigration rules change often, especially since COVID-19. Don't be shy, ask CEO's community anything!
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
hmph
Expatriate
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:03 am
Reputation: 9

Re: Working and paying taxes in Cambodia for a foreign company

Post by hmph »

rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:57 pm I take it that you are not really working in Cambodia? You just happen to live in Cambodia but you work remotely? Otherwise I don't really see why your employer is not willing to set up branch here if they are doing business here.
I don't live in Cambodia. Thinking of relocating there. My company is not doing business in Cambodia. I would be working remotely.
rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:57 pm Do you have to move officially here? Cannot you just keep your address in your home country and pay taxes there normally?
I could pay taxes in my home country. But then I would be paying 10% more. Plus, I would be breaking the law.
Top
rogerrabbit
Expatriate
Posts: 939
Joined: Sat May 14, 2016 1:17 am
Reputation: 347

Re: Working and paying taxes in Cambodia for a foreign company

Post by rogerrabbit »

hmph wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:03 pm
rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:57 pm I take it that you are not really working in Cambodia? You just happen to live in Cambodia but you work remotely? Otherwise I don't really see why your employer is not willing to set up branch here if they are doing business here.
I don't live in Cambodia. Thinking of relocating there. My company is not doing business in Cambodia. I would be working remotely.
rogerrabbit wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 7:57 pm Do you have to move officially here? Cannot you just keep your address in your home country and pay taxes there normally?
I could pay taxes in my home country. But then I would be paying 10% more. Plus, I would be breaking the law.
What country are you from? What law would you breaking? I would imagine your own country doesn't care as long as you pay your taxes there. How would they know where you are and doing what? Cambodia of course is different matter but like some posters have said I doubt there has been much tax evasion cases in Cambodia. There has been many remote workers working here before. Now days maybe less due to restrictions with visa.
Top
hmph
Expatriate
Posts: 64
Joined: Wed Jan 22, 2020 6:03 am
Reputation: 9

Re: Working and paying taxes in Cambodia for a foreign company

Post by hmph »

I would be breaking the law in Cambodia. My country doesn't care. But I rather pay 10% less tax and be legal in Cambodia.
Top
Mishmash
Expatriate
Posts: 1949
Joined: Tue Nov 14, 2017 7:34 pm
Reputation: 1151
Cambodia

Re: Working and paying taxes in Cambodia for a foreign company

Post by Mishmash »

hmph wrote: ↑Wed Jan 22, 2020 8:20 pm I would be breaking the law in Cambodia. My country doesn't care. But I rather pay 10% less tax and be legal in Cambodia.
Its fairly simple to get your own company and save the hassles and worries.

The tax here is lenient. You will have proof enough for your country to not double tax you.

Contrary to other posters views we cannot escape tax.

The Government here does have a budget and does provide services.

As you are resident here you are liable.

As you are not resident in the EU country you won't be using their services so the tax is not due.
Top
Post Reply Previous topicNext topic
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Ask the Expats (Questions & Answers)”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Apexisto, Arget, Bluenose, Chuck Borris, Deefer, dirtymacca, General Mackevili, Jaas, PSD-Kiwi, steevee and 400 guests