Work in Burkina Faso for a company based in South Africa

Can I work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in Burkina Faso?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

1. If you are going to work from South Africa, you will need to obtain a visa from the South African Embassy in Burkina Faso.
2. You will need to get a work permit from the South African Ministry of Labour.
3. You will need to get a permit from the South African Police.
4. You will need to get a residence permit from the South African Department of Home Affairs.
5. You will need to get a work permit from the South African Department of Home Affairs.

What is the minimum salary to work in South Africa?
The minimum salary for South Africa is R11,500 per month.

Is it possible to work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in Burkina Faso?
Yes, you can work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in Burkina Faso.

How to live in Burkina Faso and find remote work in South Africa?

Finding remote work in South Africa if you are located in Burkina Faso might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to South Africa.

In this article we are going to show you how to find remote work in South Africa.
We have already covered how to find remote work in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia.
In this article we will show you how to find remote work in South Africa, how to live in Burkina Faso and how to relocate to South Africa.
This article is a step by step guide on how to find remote work in South Africa.
In this article we will show you how to find remote work in South Africa.

How a company in South Africa can send my salary in Burkina Faso?

When working remotely for a corporation in South Africa, you salary can be send to Burkina Faso but not the other way around. This is because the two countries have different tax systems.

The good news is that you can take advantage of the tax system in Burkina Faso, but you will have to pay tax on your salary.
Tax systems in Burkina Faso and South Africa
South Africa has a progressive tax system. This means that the higher your income the higher the tax you will have to pay.
In South Africa, the tax rates are:
Income Tax Rate: 10%
VAT: 20%
The tax rates in Burkina Faso are:
Income Tax Rate: 30%
The tax rates in Burkina Faso are much higher than the tax rates in South Africa.
Because of this, it is not possible to send your salary in South Africa to Burkina Faso.
If you are working for a corporation in South Africa, you will have to pay tax in South Africa on your salary.
If you are working for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you will have to pay tax in Burkina Faso on your salary.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Burkina Faso for a company in South Africa?

If you are working remotely in Burkina Faso for a corporation established in South Africa, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are quite simple to understand.

In this article, we will explain how to pay your taxes in Burkina Faso, where you will be working for a company established in South Africa.

What are the taxes to pay in Burkina Faso?
As a remote worker, you are not required to pay any taxes in Burkina Faso. However, there are several taxes that you will have to pay when working remotely in Burkina Faso.
When you are working for a South African company, you will have to pay taxes for your salary and for your employer’s social security contributions.
To calculate the taxes you will have to pay in Burkina Faso, we will use the following example:
You are working for a South African company in Burkina Faso. The company has a taxable income of R1 million. You earn R1 000 per month. Your salary is R1 000. The company is paying social security contributions of R50 per month.
We will use the following table to calculate the taxes you will have to pay in Burkina Faso:
Taxes you will have to pay in Burkina Faso
Tax rate
Tax amount
Employee’s social security contributions
15%
R150
Employer’s social security contributions