Working in Czechia for a corporation in South Africa

By Mark 28 May 2022

Can I live in Czechia and work remotely for a company in South Africa?

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

  1. You will need to have a valid residence permit for Czechia.
  2. You will need to have a valid passport for Czechia.
  3. You will need to have a valid residence permit for South Africa.
  4. You will need to have a valid passport for South Africa.
  5. You will need to have a valid visa for South Africa.

How to find remote work in South Africa while living in Czechia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in South Africa even though you are located in Czechia. For that we have to look at the legal and economic situation of both countries.

In the case of Czechia, it is a completely different situation. The Czech Republic is a very small country with a population of only 10 million people. It is a country with a very low unemployment rate and a very high GDP. It is a country with a very high standard of living and a very high standard of living for foreigners as well.
The Czech Republic has a very high standard of living, so it is very difficult to find remote jobs for Czech citizens.
But foreigners are not completely out of luck.
The Czech Republic is one of the best countries in the world for foreigners to live in.
It is a very safe country and there are many opportunities for foreigners to work in the Czech Republic.

How to get paid in Czechia when working remotely for a corporation in South Africa?

You can get paid in Czechia even if you are working for a company in South Africa, however , you will need to set up a bank account in Czechia and then transfer the funds to your bank account in South Africa. It is not hard to set up a bank account in Czechia, you just need to do some research and find a bank that will accept foreign currency.

If you do not want to pay taxes in South Africa, you can also set up a bank account in Czechia, however, you will need to pay the bank fees. If you are paying for your own bank account in Czechia, you will need to pay a fee of about CZK 12,000. If you are paying for the bank account for your employer, the bank fees are usually covered by your employer.
You can get paid in Czechia when working for a company in South Africa, however, you will need to set up a bank account in Czechia and then transfer the funds to your bank account in South Africa.

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

When working remotely in Czechia for a firm based in South Africa, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be aware of the rules and regulations in place. If you are working from home or from a remote location in Czechia, you are entitled to a tax exemption.