Living in Belarus while working in Uganda

By Mark 18 May 2022

Can I live in Belarus and work remotely for a company in Uganda?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company you are going to work for is registered in Belarus and has a local office there.
  2. You are not going to work for a company that is registered in the United States or any other country where it is not allowed to hire a foreign national.
  3. You are not going to work for a company that has a local office in Uganda, but has no employees in Belarus.
  4. You are not going to work for a company that is registered in Uganda and has a local office there.
  5. You are not going to work for a company that is registered in Belarus and has no local office there.
  6. You are not going to work for a company that has a local office in Uganda and no local office in Belarus.
  7. You are not going to work for a company that has a local office in Belarus and no local office in Uganda.

How to find remote work in Uganda while living in Belarus?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Uganda even though you are located in Belarus. For that we will have to get the permission from the employers.

If you are looking for work in Uganda, you should be able to get it. There are some companies that are ready to hire people from different countries. For example, you can get remote work in Uganda for the following positions:
Software Developer
Data Entry
Virtual Assistant
Marketing
Telemarketing
Customer Service
Accountant
Sales
And much more.
In fact, if you have the skills, you will have no problem finding a job in Uganda. If you are a student, you can even get remote work during your study.

How to find remote work in Uganda?
There are several ways to find remote work in Uganda. You can start your search with the following steps:
Go to the official website of the company
Find the section where you can apply for the job
Select the type of job you want to apply for
Add your skills and experience
Fill out the application form
Inform the company that you are interested in working for them
Wait for a reply
When the company replies to your application, you will have to inform them about your location.
There are several companies that are ready to hire people from different countries. In fact, you can even get remote work during your study.

How to get paid in Belarus when working remotely for a corporation in Uganda?

You can get paid in Belarus even if you are working for a company in Uganda, however , you need to know the laws of the country.

Belarus is a country in the Commonwealth of Independent States. It is located in the center of Europe, between Poland and Russia. It is a country of low income and high inflation. The official currency is the Belarusian ruble.
Belarusian law is based on the Russian law. It is a federal state and is divided into 15 regions.
The official language is Belarusian, Russian, Polish, Ukrainian, and German.
The official religion is Orthodox Christianity.

How do taxes work in Belarus if I’m working remotely for a company Belarus?

When working remotely in Belarus for a firm based in Uganda, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to check out the local tax policy.

I’ve never been to Belarus before, but I plan to work there for the next 3 years. I’ll be working remotely, so I will be in contact with my company in Belarus via Skype. I’m not sure how the taxes work in Belarus, but I am interested in knowing what the tax policy is in Belarus.
The Belarusian tax policy is very different from the tax policy in the US. The first difference is that Belarus has a flat tax system, where there are no income tax brackets. Belarusians pay a flat rate on all income. The second difference is that Belarusians pay social security and unemployment taxes on their income. The social security tax is 2.5% of the income, and the unemployment tax is 1.5% of the income. The third difference is that Belarusians pay the income tax on their income, and not on their profit.
The Belarusian tax system is very different from the tax system in the US, and therefore, if you are working remotely for a company in Belarus, it is important to check out the local tax policy. If you are not sure about the local tax policy, it is important to check with a tax professional, such as an accountant.
The tax policy in Belarus is different from the tax policy in the US.