We work with freelancers in Syria. Is paying them by hand illegal?

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Q: We work with freelancers in Syria, and usually, money is handed to our Syrian freelancers by hand… A: Paying fees to translators residing outside the country in cash is not a legal violation in itself. However, it is not permissible to deduct those amounts from the taxes imposed in the country…

Ahmed Ali Ahmed · Accepted Answer

Dear Questioner,

Paying fees to translators residing outside the country in cash is not a legal violation in itself.

However, it is not permissible to deduct those amounts from the taxes imposed in the country since they were paid outside the country.

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