Work in Belarus for a company based in South Africa
Can I work remotely in Belarus for a company in South Africa?
Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:
- Your visa is valid and active
- The company has a valid and active business permit in Belarus
- You have the right to work in Belarus
- You are legally allowed to work in South Africa
- Your contract is valid and active
How to get a work visa in Belarus?
The process of getting a work visa in Belarus is a complex one, and it depends on your nationality and the type of work you want to do.
If you are a citizen of one of the following countries, you do not need a visa to work in Belarus:
Azerbaijan
Armenia
Belarus
Georgia
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Ukraine
In addition, you can work in Belarus without a visa if you hold a residence permit or a work permit in Belarus.
If you are a citizen of the following countries, you need to apply for a work visa:
Germany
Russia
How can I find a remote job in South Africa while living in Belarus?
When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in South Africa even if you are located in Belarus, for that we have to look for a remote job in South Africa from Belarus.
We are a remote company and we offer remote jobs in South Africa to all our employees.
Our team is working remotely from South Africa.
You can work remotely from Belarus or South Africa.
You can work from anywhere in the world.
We are offering remote jobs in South Africa from Belarus.
How can I get paid in Belarus when working remotely for a company in South Africa?
It is possible to get paid in Belarus while working for a company in South Africa but you will have to set up a local company in Belarus and work from there. If you are working for a company in South Africa you will have to set up a local company in South Africa and work from there.
Will I pay taxes in Belarus or South Africa when working remotely in Belarus?
Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Belarus for a corporation in South Africa, so we’ve put together this guide to help you work out your tax obligations.
Taxes in Belarus and South Africa
Belarus is a country in Eastern Europe with a population of 10.5 million people. It is a member of the European Union and the Council of Europe. It is a republic and has a president.
Belarus is a tax haven and has no corporate income tax. It is also a member of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
South Africa is a country in Southern Africa with a population of 55.6 million people. It is a member of the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations and the Southern African Development Community.
South Africa has a corporate income tax of 30% on the first R1.5 million of income, and then 30% on any income over R1.5 million. It is also a member of the OECD.
Working remotely in Belarus
Belarus has a flat tax system, which means that everyone pays the same tax rate. This is different from most countries in the world, where the higher you earn the higher the tax rate you pay.
If you are a resident of Belarus, you are taxed on your worldwide income, even if you earn it in Belarus.