Short answer: if from the residence country you sign contracts, keep a fixed place or play a key role for a foreign company, you may create a permanent establishment, taxing part of profits locally. Review the business model with tax counsel.
Permanent Establishment Risk After Residence
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Signing authority or fixed place for a foreign company may create PE.
FAQ
Only remote employment?
Depends on duties and signing power — lower but not zero risk.
Rent a desk?
Fixed place is a classic PE factor.
Tied to immigration status?
Status makes presence lawful; PE is a separate tax rule.