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Work & remote

Work & remote abroad.

Working abroad, remote work rules, freelancing, contracts, social security and the legal side of work across borders.

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The three questions almost everyone asks first.

01Remote work from abroad

Can I work remotely from abroad for my German employer?

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02Freelancing and self-employment

How do I become self-employed abroad?

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03Employment contracts and labour law

Which country's labour law applies to my contract?

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All sub-topics

5 sub-topics, 37 guides — each answers one question, starting with the short answer.

Remote work from abroad

8 guides

Can I work remotely from abroad for my German employer?Full guideOften yes, but only with your employer's agreement and after checking social security, tax and immigration rules.What are the legal risks of working from abroad without telling your employer?What is a permanent establishment and why does it matter for remote work?How long can I work remotely from another country?What tax do I pay if I work remotely from [country]?What is "workation" and what are the rules?2 more questions

Freelancing and self-employment

8 guides

How do I become self-employed abroad?Do I need to register a business in [country]?What is a Gewerbeschein and do I need one abroad?How do I invoice German clients from abroad?What are VAT rules when selling services across borders?What is a Kleinunternehmer and can I keep that status abroad?2 more questions

Employment contracts and labour law

6 guides

Which country's labour law applies to my contract?What must an international employment contract include?What is a posted worker and what protections apply?How does termination work if I am employed abroad?What notice periods apply to expat contracts?What is an assignment contract vs a local contract?

Social security abroad

7 guides

Do I pay social security in my home country or the country I live in?What is a totalisation agreement?What happens to my German pension if I work abroad?Do I still have unemployment insurance if I work abroad?What is the A1 certificate and when do I need one?Homeoffice im Ausland: what do employers need to know?1 more questions

For employers: global mobility

8 guides

How do I send an employee on an international assignment?What is assignment management?What are the tax obligations when posting staff abroad?What insurance must I arrange for posted employees?What is a shadow payroll?Seminare: where can I train HR teams on international assignments?2 more questions

Work & remote by country

Country-specific guides for 14 countries — same structure everywhere.

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DEGermany PTPortugal ESSpain AEUAE NLNetherlands CHSwitzerland GBUK THThailand IDIndonesia USUSA AUAustralia GEGeorgia EEEstonia HRCroatia

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Tax

Tax abroad, explained clearly.

43 guides · 15 countries

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Visa & residency

Visas and residency, simplified.

38 guides · 14 countries

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Health & insurance

International health insurance, compared.

41 guides · 20 countries

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