Earning salary from USA remotely from New Zealand?

Can you work remotely from another country for NZ?

Even before COVID-19 we had seen a rise in the number of Kiwi employees who have been able to negotiate contracts that allow them to work from home in New Zealand for overseas employers. It is fair to say that this will only increase in future because, as we know, New Zealand is a great place to be right now.

Can Americans work remotely in New Zealand?

Yes, as long as the primary purpose of your visit to New Zealand is ‘holidaying’. If holidaying will be your main activity throughout your time in New Zealand, it will not be an issue to work remotely from time to time in relation to your usual overseas employment while holding a visitor visa.

Can I work remotely in another country for a US company?

As a US citizen, you can work for a US company and live abroad so long as you comply with local visa regulations. An American citizen will continue to pay taxes in the US as usual. For US citizens, as long as you are in good standing with your employer, remote work from abroad should be possible.

Where do you pay taxes if you work remotely in a different country?

If you are a citizen of the United States working remotely from another country, you may need to fill out some forms, but in most cases, you only owe taxes in the country where you live and work.

Is overseas income taxable in New Zealand?

In short, you’ll generally pay tax to New Zealand on what you earn in New Zealand and overseas. Income is still taxable even if you do not bring it into New Zealand and even if the other country or territory has deducted tax.

Can I work remotely for a New Zealand company?

People living and working in New Zealand could be employed by businesses in the UK, US, Canada or elsewhere. With these new opportunities to work remotely for offshore businesses, it is important to understand and consider your tax obligations in New Zealand in respect of your salary income.

Is it illegal to work remotely in another country?

There’s no universal visa rule for every country in the world. Some countries might allow you to work on a tourist visa if the scope of your work is limited to your country of residence, for example, while others might take a harsher approach, even if you’re not interacting with the local workforce.