Work in Bolivia for a company based in France

By Mark 19 May 2022

Can I live in Bolivia and work remotely for a company in France?

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

  1. Is the company you work for registered in France?
  2. Is it possible to be registered in France and not be working for a French company?
  3. Can you legally work in Bolivia and be registered in France?
  4. Is it possible to live in Bolivia and work remotely for a company in France?

You can work in Bolivia and be registered in France. The answer to your question is yes.
However, you will need to work for a company that is registered in France. The company you work for can be registered in any country. The company will have to pay you in French Francs (FF) or Euro (€).
For more information on the differences between the Francs and the Euro, you can read this question on the French language site.

How to find remote work in France while living in Bolivia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Bolivia. For that we have to take into account that the French economy is a lot more developed than the Bolivian economy. In addition, there are some online French remote job boards which are open for remote workers from all over the world. So, it is possible to get a job in France even though you are located in Bolivia.

However, there are some things which you should take into account before you apply for a remote job in France. If you are not located in France, you should consider the time zone difference. There are three time zones in France: CET, CEST and EET. You can find the time zone difference between France and Bolivia in the table below.
Time zone difference between France and Bolivia
Time zone
France
Bolivia
CET
+1
CEST
+2
+4
EET
+3
+6
The CET time zone is the most used one in France. It is the time zone which is used in France when it comes to sports events, bank holidays and so on. Therefore, it is not surprising that the majority of the French companies work in this time zone.
CEST is the second most used time zone in France. It is the time zone which is used in France when it comes to bank holidays. Therefore, the majority of the French companies work in this time zone.

How to get paid in Bolivia when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Bolivia even if you are working for a company in France, however , you have to do it the right way.

As a French expat living in Bolivia, you can get paid in Bolivian Pesos (BOP) by your French employer. However, you need to be aware of the details of the way your employer pays you.

How to get paid in Bolivia?
Most of the time, your employer will send you a check in the US. However, you can also get paid in Bolivian Pesos in other ways.
For example, you can get paid in Bolivian Pesos through a French bank account. This is the best way to get paid in Bolivian Pesos.
You can also get paid in Bolivian Pesos through your French bank account, however, you need to pay taxes.

How to get paid in Bolivia if you are working remotely?
If you are working remotely, you will need to get paid in Bolivian Pesos. However, you need to know the best ways to get paid in Bolivian Pesos.
You can get paid in Bolivian Pesos through a French bank account.

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

When working remotely in Bolivia for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together a list of the best tax and tax free places to work in Bolivia.

Taxes in Bolivia
In Bolivia, the standard income tax rate is 27.5% (or 20% for the self-employed), and the standard VAT rate is 24% (or 22% for the self-employed).
For those who are self-employed, you will need to declare your income and pay the appropriate tax. If you are working for a company, the tax rates are more complicated.
The first thing to do is to check whether the company you work for is registered in Bolivia. If it is, you will be subject to the same taxes as a Bolivian citizen.
If the company is not registered in Bolivia, you will need to check whether the company is registered in a tax-free jurisdiction.
If the company is registered in a tax-free jurisdiction, you will not be subject to income tax.
If the company is not registered in a tax-free jurisdiction, you will need to check whether the company is registered in a tax-free country.
If the company is registered in a tax-free country, you will not be subject to income tax.
If the company is not registered in a tax-free country, you will need to check whether the company is registered in a tax-free country.