Can i work for an Indian company in Malaysia with a dependent visa?

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on 14 Jul 2014

I am from India. I will be traveling to Malaysia in three months on a dependent visa. I am currently employed in a company in India. This company has given me the offer to work from Malaysia. The salary will be credited in Indian rupees and it will be credited to my Indian bank account. The income earned here will be taxed in India.

So, will it be considered as legal,if i work from Malaysia with a dependent visa for an Indian company. My physical presence will be in Malaysia but will be working for an Indian company. Could you please advise on this?

Thanks in advance.

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Jul 2014 - 09:05

Hi there

I would query this with your employer just to be sure. People going to work in Malaysia almost always require a work permit and the government is generally very strict with illegal work and non-payment of taxes.

I would have a look at these pages to get a better idea of what is involved:

Working in Malaysia
Work Permits for Malaysia
Banking, Money and Taxes in Malaysia
Work Permits for Malaysia

I would also get in contact with your nearest Malaysian embassy or consulate to confirm.

Best of luck,

Xavier

Anonymous (not verified) on 14 Jul 2014 - 10:29

Thanks for your reply.

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