If I pay tax in Country A, do I still pay tax in Country B?

This is one of the most common questions I get from professionals and businesses working across borders, especially now with the rise of remote work.

Here is the reality:

• Country A (source country) taxes you because you earned the income there.
• Country B (residence country) taxes you because you are considered a resident.
• Result? Without planning, you could face double taxation on the same income.

What Double Tax Treaties (DTAs) Solve

That is what Double Tax Treaties (DTAs) exist to solve. They typically allow you to:

• Exempt the income in your home country if tax was already paid abroad, or
• Credit the foreign tax paid against your local tax, so you only pay the difference.

The Catch

But here is the catch: it depends on where you are resident, where the income is sourced and whether a treaty exists between the two countries.

For remote workers, freelancers, and businesses expanding globally, this can make or break your bottom line.

How We Can Help

I help clients navigate these rules; from understanding residency tests, to applying double tax credits, to structuring cross-border operations for compliance and efficiency.

If you or your business is operating across borders and unsure how to handle double taxation, let's connect. Drop me a message, I would be glad to guide you.