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Digital Presence vs Physical Stay for Tax
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Tax follows where you are, not VPN.
Short answer: authorities look at where you physically are. Remote work for a foreign company can still create local tax residence.
FAQ
90 days means non-resident?
Depends on the country’s tests.
Foreign residence permit help?
Evidence only, not a substitute for facts.
VPN?
Does not change tax residence.