Work in Burkina Faso for a corporation based in Senegal

By Mark 30 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Burkina Faso for a company in Senegal?

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

  1. You are not a citizen of Burkina Faso
  2. You are not a citizen of Senegal
  3. You are not a citizen of Mali
  4. You are not a citizen of Togo
  5. You are not a citizen of Niger
  6. You are not a citizen of Benin
  7. You are not a citizen of Ivory Coast
  8. You are not a citizen of Ghana
  9. You are not a citizen of Guinea
  10. You are not a citizen of Guinea Bissau
  11. You are not a citizen of Equatorial Guinea
  12. You are not a citizen of Gabon
  13. You are not a citizen of Cameroon
  14. You are not a citizen of Central African Republic
  15. You are not a citizen of Chad
  16. You are not a citizen of Congo
  17. You are not a citizen of Congo DR
  18. You are not a citizen of Angola
  19. You are not a citizen of Namibia
  20. You are not a citizen of South Africa
  21. You are not a citizen of Lesotho
  22. You are not a citizen of Swaziland
  23. You are not a citizen of Mozambique
  24. You are not a citizen of Zambia
  25. You are not a citizen of Zimbabwe
  26. You are not a citizen of Botswana

How can I find a remote job in Senegal while living in Burkina Faso?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Senegal even if you are located in Burkina Faso, for that we need to make a little effort.

Senegal is a country located in West Africa, it is bordered to the north by the Mali, to the east by the Gambia, to the west by the Atlantic Ocean and to the south by the Gambia. It is the only country that is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
Senegal is the smallest country in Africa, it has a total area of almost 274,000 km² and it has a population of about 11 million people.
Senegal is a Muslim country and it is one of the countries with the highest number of Muslims.
The capital of Senegal is Dakar, the most populated city in Senegal, and it is also the capital of the country.
The official language of Senegal is French, but most people also speak Wolof, the language of the Wolof people.
The official currency of Senegal is the West African CFA Franc.
Senegal is a very developed country, it has a good infrastructure, a high level of education and a good health system.
The official religion of Senegal is Islam, but it is not compulsory to be Muslim in Senegal.

How can I get paid in Burkina Faso when working remotely for a company in Senegal?

It is possible to get paid in Burkina Faso while working for a company in Senegal but it is a lot of work.

We have a lot of clients in Burkina Faso who are looking for a way to get paid in their country.
The way to do this is to open a bank account in Burkina Faso and use it to receive money.
This is what we will talk about in this article.
How to get paid in Burkina Faso
Before we get into the details of how to get paid in Burkina Faso, we need to talk about what it is.
If you are a freelance designer or a consultant, you can get paid in Burkina Faso if you work from home.
If you are a full-time employee, you can get paid in Burkina Faso if you work for a company that is based in Burkina Faso.
The reason why you can get paid in Burkina Faso while working for a company based in Senegal is because Senegal is a part of the African Union.
Therefore, Senegal is a member of the African Union.
This means that you can get paid in Burkina Faso while working for a company based in Senegal.
The first thing you need to do is to open a bank account in Burkina Faso.

Will I pay taxes in Burkina Faso or Senegal when working remotely in Burkina Faso?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Burkina Faso for a corporation in Senegal, so we’ve put together a guide on the tax laws in Burkina Faso and Senegal.

What is the difference between taxes in Burkina Faso and Senegal?
There are some similarities between the tax systems in Burkina Faso and Senegal.
In both countries, you will pay taxes on your income and capital gains, and you can also be charged a Value Added Tax (VAT) in both countries.
However, there are some differences in the way the taxes are applied.
In Burkina Faso, you will pay a flat rate of 14% on your income and capital gains.
In Senegal, you will pay a flat rate of 15% on your income and capital gains.
In Burkina Faso, you will also pay a flat rate of 5% on your dividends and interest.
In Senegal, you will also pay a flat rate of 5% on your dividends and interest.
In Burkina Faso, you will pay a flat rate of 30% on your capital gains.
In Senegal, you will pay a flat rate of 30% on your capital gains.
In Burkina Faso, you will pay a flat rate of 30% on your dividends.
In Senegal, you will pay a flat rate of 30% on your dividends.