Work in Botswana for a corporation based in Burkina Faso
Can I live in Botswana and work remotely for a company in Burkina Faso?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Are you a citizen of the country you wish to work in?
- Do you have a valid visa for the country you wish to work in?
- Do you have a valid visa for the country you wish to live in?
- Do you have a valid visa for the country you wish to travel to?
How to find remote work in Burkina Faso while living in Botswana?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Burkina Faso even though you are located in Botswana. For that we will give you some tips.
- Find the right place to live
First, you have to decide where you will live in Burkina Faso. It is important to think about this issue carefully because the cost of living and the quality of the living conditions vary a lot from one region to the other.
If you want to live in a big city, you will have to pay more than in a small town. You can also find a cheaper apartment in a small town than in a big city.
The quality of the living conditions also varies from one region to the other. - Find the right job
Once you have decided where to live, you have to find a job. However, in Burkina Faso, the job market is not very developed. Most of the companies prefer to hire Burkinabé, who have the right language skills.
In addition, the unemployment rate in Burkina Faso is high. For this reason, the competition for jobs is also high. - Find the right job with the right company
You will find that most of the companies prefer to hire Burkinabé.
How to get paid in Botswana when working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso?
You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, however , the amount of money you get paid in Botswana will depend on the amount of money you earn in Burkina Faso.
If you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, the company will pay you in Burkina Faso. You can get paid in Botswana only if you are working for a company in Botswana.
If you are working for a company in Botswana, the company will pay you in Botswana. You can get paid in Burkina Faso only if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso.
How do taxes work in Botswana if I’m working remotely for a company Botswana?
When working remotely in Botswana for a firm based in Burkina Faso, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be mindful of the following.
What is a tax resident?
A tax resident is a person who is resident in Botswana, or a citizen of Botswana.
What is a tax non-resident?
A tax non-resident is a person who is not a tax resident.