Working in Colombia for a corporation in South Africa
Can I work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in Colombia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- You will need to prove that you are legally entitled to work in Colombia (this is usually not a problem if you have a Colombian passport and have been living in Colombia for a certain period of time).
- You will need to prove that you have a Colombian visa (if you have a Colombian passport, you do not need to apply for a visa, but if you have a tourist visa, you will need to apply for a visa at the Colombian consulate in your home country).
- You will need to prove that you have a residence permit in Colombia (you can obtain this by registering in the Colombian consulate in your home country, or by applying for a residence permit in Colombia).
- You will need to prove that you have a residence permit in your home country.
- You will need to prove that you have a valid work permit in Colombia.
- You will need to prove that you have a valid residence permit in your home country.
How to get a residence permit in Colombia?
It is a bit different from country to country, but generally speaking, the procedure is as follows:
- You will need to apply for a residence permit in Colombia at the Colombian consulate in your home country.
- You will need to get a residence permit in Colombia.
- You will need to apply for a visa to enter Colombia.
How to live in Colombia and find remote work in South Africa?
Finding remote work in South Africa if you are located in Colombia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to check out this post.
Colombia is one of the most visited countries in the world. It has been ranked as the eighth most visited country in the world. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, Colombia is the fifth largest tourism market in Latin America.
This is a great opportunity for people who are looking for remote work.
Why Colombia?
Colombia is a great country to live in. It has been ranked as the second best country to live in in the world.
It has the second largest economy in South America. It is the largest exporter of coffee, and the second largest exporter of beef and pork.
It is the most visited country in South America.
It has the largest economy in the Caribbean.
It has the largest economy in Central America.
It has the second largest economy in the Andean region.
It is the fourth largest economy in Latin America.
It has the second largest economy in Central America.
It has the third largest economy in the Andean region.
It has the third largest economy in Latin America.
It has the second largest economy in the Caribbean.
How a company in South Africa can send my salary in Colombia?
When working remotely for a corporation in South Africa, you salary can be send to Colombia but you need to have a Colombian bank account.
I have a Colombian bank account, I have a Colombian credit card, and I have a Colombian phone number. I need to know how to send my salary in Colombia.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Colombia for a company in South Africa?
If you are working remotely in Colombia for a corporation established in South Africa, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are pretty straightforward.
When you work remotely, you are not physically located in the country you are registered as resident in. In other words, you are registered as a resident of a different country.
If you work for a South African company, you must pay tax in South Africa.
If you work for a Colombian company, you must pay tax in Colombia.
If you are a freelancer, you need to pay taxes in the country you are registered as resident in.
How to pay tax in Colombia
If you are working for a Colombian company, you must pay tax in Colombia.
In the case of a Colombian company, you must pay taxes in Colombia if:
You have a permanent residence in Colombia
You are employed by a Colombian company
You are employed by a company that is established in Colombia
You are a non-resident who is employed by a Colombian company
Permanent residence
You must be a permanent resident of Colombia to pay taxes in Colombia.
If you have a permanent residence in Colombia, you are considered a resident for tax purposes.