Work in Burkina Faso for a corporation based in Brazil

By Mark 31 May 2022

Can I live in Burkina Faso and work remotely for a company in Brazil?

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

  1. If you are a non-resident, you need to be a resident of Burkina Faso for at least six months before you can apply for a work permit.
  2. You must have a valid work permit to work in Burkina Faso.
  3. You must have a valid visa to work in Brazil.
  4. You must have a valid visa to work in Burkina Faso.

How to get a work permit in Burkina Faso?
You can apply for a work permit in Burkina Faso online. You will need to provide the following documents:

  1. A valid passport.
  2. A valid visa for the country you want to work in.
  3. A valid visa for Burkina Faso.

How to find remote work in Brazil while living in Burkina Faso?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Brazil even though you are located in Burkina Faso. For that we need to understand the Brazilian employment market.

Brazilian employment market
The Brazilian employment market is one of the most competitive in the world. This is because of the fact that there are many different jobs in the country.
The Brazilian employment market is divided into two different types:

  1. Private sector jobs
  2. Public sector jobs
    The private sector jobs are the most common in Brazil. These jobs are the most sought after. The reason is that they are well paid and there are many job openings.
    The public sector jobs are less common. They are mainly government jobs. They are usually the ones that are more difficult to get.
    The reason why the public sector jobs are not so common is that the government is not hiring as much as it used to. The government is hiring less because it has a budget deficit.
    The reason why the private sector jobs are more common is because they are easier to get.
    In this article, we will be talking about the private sector jobs.

How to find remote jobs in Brazil?
The best way to find remote jobs in Brazil is to use an online job search engine. The best online job search engine is indeed called Indeed.
Indeed is a website that connects you to the best remote jobs in Brazil.
Indeed has a job search engine that is very easy to use.

How to get paid in Burkina Faso when working remotely for a corporation in Brazil?

You can get paid in Burkina Faso even if you are working for a company in Brazil, however , you will have to follow a few steps to be able to get paid in Burkina Faso. The steps to get paid in Burkina Faso are as follows:

Steps to get paid in Burkina Faso

  1. Register at the Bank of Burkina Faso
    The first thing you will need to do is to register at the Bank of Burkina Faso. You will need to provide some documents to the bank to be able to get paid in Burkina Faso. The documents you will need to provide to the bank are:
    Passport
    Birth certificate
    National identification card
    Employment contract
    Bank statement
  2. Transfer money from your Brazilian bank account to your Burkina Faso bank account
    The second step to get paid in Burkina Faso is to transfer the money from your Brazilian bank account to your Burkina Faso bank account. You will need to transfer the money from your Brazilian bank account to your Burkina Faso bank account. You can use a transfer form or you can use a mobile app to transfer the money from your Brazilian bank account to your Burkina Faso bank account.
  3. Apply for a Visa
    The third step to get paid in Burkina Faso is to apply for a visa. You will need to apply for a visa to be able to get paid in Burkina Faso.

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

When working remotely in Burkina Faso for a firm based in Brazil, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is essential to be aware of the rules.

If you are working for a company in Brazil and you are paid via a direct deposit, then you will have to pay taxes in Brazil.
You will have to pay taxes in Brazil even if you are working remotely for a company in Burkina Faso.
If you are working for a company in Burkina Faso and you are paid via a direct deposit, then you will have to pay taxes in Burkina Faso.