Work in Botswana for a company in Canada

By Mark 14 May 2022

Can I live in Botswana and work remotely for a company in Canada?

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

  1. Does the company have a local office in Botswana?
  2. Does the company provide a company vehicle and driver to employees?
  3. Does the company provide accommodation and/or accommodation allowance?
  4. Is the company registered in Botswana?
  5. Does the company have a local accountant?
  6. Does the company provide its own health insurance?
  7. Does the company provide a pension scheme?
  8. Does the company provide any other benefits to employees?

What if the company does not have a local office in Botswana?
If the company does not have a local office in Botswana, you can still apply for a work permit to work in Botswana. You can apply for a work permit by following the instructions below:
You need to apply for a work permit by filling in an application form and sending it to the Ministry of Labour. You will need to pay the application fee of US$100 and a visa fee of US$30. The application form is available at the Ministry of Labour website.

How to find remote work in Canada while living in Botswana?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Canada even though you are located in Botswana. For that we will have to look for the best ways to make our job search easier.

There are several ways to get remote jobs in Canada while living in Botswana. You can work from anywhere in the world, but you can’t get a remote job in Canada unless you have a Canadian address. You can work from any part of the world, but you can’t get a remote job in Canada unless you have a Canadian address.

  1. Contact a Canadian company
    If you want to work for a Canadian company, you have to have a Canadian address. The best way to find a Canadian company is by contacting them. Contacting a Canadian company is a very good way to get remote jobs in Canada while living in Botswana.
  2. Contact a Canadian company using a Canadian address
  3. Contact a Canadian company using a Canadian email address

How to get paid in Botswana when working remotely for a corporation in Canada?

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Canada, however , you will need to go through the process of getting a Botswana work permit.

Botswana is a developing country in Southern Africa. It is the second smallest country in Africa, after Mozambique. It has a population of 2.2 million people.
The economy of Botswana is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. The country has a GDP of $9.7 billion.
Botswana is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).

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 Canada, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is imperative to get the tax information from your employer.

Taxes are levied on individuals, businesses and corporations. The corporate tax rate is 20% on the first T1, T2 and T3. The tax rate on the first T1, T2 and T3 are 18%, 15% and 15%, respectively.
Taxes on individuals are based on their total income. The tax rate on the first T1, T2 and T3 are 20%, 15% and 15%, respectively.
Taxes on businesses are based on the profits earned by the business.
Taxes on Corporations