Living in Brazil while working in Ghana

By Mark 13 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Brazil for a company in Ghana?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. You must be registered at the Brazilian Consulate in Ghana.
  2. You must have a valid work visa to enter Brazil.
  3. You must have a valid visa to enter Ghana.
  4. You must have a valid visa to enter any country.
  5. You must have a valid visa to enter the country you want to work.

How can I find a remote job in Ghana while living in Brazil?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Ghana even if you are located in Brazil, for that we have a special section for remote jobs in Ghana.

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Ghana even if you are located in Brazil, for that we have a special section for remote jobs in Ghana.

How can I get paid in Brazil when working remotely for a company in Ghana?

It is possible to get paid in Brazil while working for a company in Ghana but it is not easy.

Here are a few things you need to know to get paid in Brazil while working for a company in Ghana:

  1. You need to have a local bank account
    To get paid in Brazil you need to have a bank account in Brazil. You can open a bank account in Brazil by going to the local branch of a Brazilian bank or by opening an account with a Brazilian company.
  2. You need to have a Brazilian mobile phone number
    If you have a Brazilian mobile phone number you can get paid in Brazil. You can buy a Brazilian SIM card in Ghana and then buy a Brazilian mobile phone.
  3. You need to have a Brazilian ID card
    If you don’t have a Brazilian ID card you will not be able to get paid in Brazil. If you have a Brazilian ID card you can use it to get paid in Brazil.
  4. You need to have a Brazilian passport
    If you have a Brazilian passport you can get paid in Brazil.
  5. You need to have a Brazilian bank account
    To get paid in Brazil you need a Brazilian bank account.
    If you have a Brazilian mobile phone you can get paid in Brazil.

Will I pay taxes in Brazil or Ghana when working remotely in Brazil?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Brazil for a corporation in Ghana, so we have put together a few points to help you decide.

You’re an expat working in Brazil, and you have a company in Ghana. You’re hired by the company in Ghana, and you’re expected to work remotely for them in Brazil.

When you work remotely in Brazil, do you pay taxes in Brazil, or Ghana?
When you work remotely for a company in Ghana, you’re expected to pay taxes in Ghana. However, when you work for a company in Brazil, you’re expected to pay taxes in Brazil.
This article aims to help you decide whether you’ll pay taxes in Brazil or Ghana when you work remotely in Brazil.
The answer to this question depends on where you’re working.
Let’s look at the most common scenarios.
Working remotely in Brazil for a company in Ghana
If you work for a company in Ghana, you’ll pay taxes in Ghana, because you’re working for them in Ghana.
However, you’re expected to pay taxes in Brazil for any company in Brazil.
Working remotely in Ghana for a company in Brazil
If you work for a company in Brazil, you’ll pay taxes in Brazil, because you’re working for them in Brazil.