Work in Burkina Faso for a company based in New Zealand

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

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

  1. You need to know the visa requirements of Burkina Faso.
  2. You need to know the visa requirements of your home country.
  3. You need to know the visa requirements of your home country if you plan to work remotely.
  4. You need to know the visa requirements of the company you want to work for.
  5. You need to know the visa requirements of the company you want to work for if you plan to work remotely.

How to find remote work in New Zealand while living in Burkina Faso?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in New Zealand even though you are located in Burkina Faso. For that we need to understand the difference between remote work in New Zealand and remote work in Burkina Faso.

The first thing that you need to know is that you cannot work from anywhere in Burkina Faso. You can only work from a physical office.
For that, you need to understand the difference between working from home and working remotely.
Working from home means that you work from a physical office at home. In that case, you will need to have a physical office at home.
Remote work is different. It is the option to work from anywhere. In that case, you will need to have an internet connection.
Working remotely means that you work from anywhere in the world.

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

You can get paid in Burkina Faso even if you are working for a company in New Zealand, however , it is important to know that your salary will be sent to the country where you are registered as the company’s employee.

What is the procedure to get paid in Burkina Faso?
The procedure is simple. You will need to send your salary to the bank account of the company in Burkina Faso. The bank account is usually linked to the company’s tax account in the country.
You will need to get your salary directly from the company in New Zealand. The salary will be transferred to the account of the company in Burkina Faso.
If you work for a company in New Zealand, you will need to get your salary directly from your employer in New Zealand.
The procedure will be the same if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso.

How to get paid in Burkina Faso if you are self-employed?
If you are self-employed, you will need to send your salary to the bank account of your company in Burkina Faso.
If you work for a company in Burkina Faso, you will need to get your salary directly from the company 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 New Zealand, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to be aware of the rules.

Taxes in Burkina Faso
Taxes in Burkina Faso are generally based on a flat tax rate of 20% for all income.
However, if you are working in Burkina Faso for a company based in New Zealand, you might be entitled to a tax credit.
If you are working in Burkina Faso for a company based in New Zealand, you might be entitled to a tax credit.