Work in Ethiopia for a corporation based in France

By Mark 13 April 2022

Can I live in Ethiopia and work remotely for a company in France?

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

  1. Your employer in France will be your employer in Ethiopia. You will have to report to them, and they will be responsible for you.
  2. You will have to work for them, so you will have to be physically present in their office.
  3. You will have to pay taxes to your employer in France.
  4. You will have to pay taxes to the Ethiopian government.

What are the pros and cons of working in Ethiopia?
The pros are:

  1. You will have a work visa.
  2. You will have a job.
  3. You will have a company that will pay you.
  4. You will have a place to live.
  5. You will have a place to visit.
  6. You will have a place to travel.
    The cons are:
  7. You will have to work for a company in France.

How to find remote work in France while living in Ethiopia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Ethiopia. For that we need to do some research and to know more about the market of the French companies and the French remote working culture.

Let’s see what you need to know to get a remote job in France from Ethiopia.

What is remote working?
The term “remote working” is used to describe the work done from a distance and not in the office. The term “remote working” is used when the worker works from home or any other location which is far away from the company office.
Remote working is becoming more popular. Many companies are shifting their business model from an office-based work to a remote work.
Remote working is becoming more popular in France. It is not only the companies that are shifting their business model. People are also shifting their jobs to remote working.
The most common reasons to shift from an office-based work to a remote work are:

  1. You are at home
  2. You want to spend more time with your family
  3. You want to work from home
  4. You want to travel a lot
  5. You want to work from different locations
  6. You want to work for yourself
  7. You want to work for a company that has a remote working culture
  8. You want to work for a company that is not based in France

How to get paid in Ethiopia when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Ethiopia even if you are working for a company in France, however , you need to work in the country of your employer.

Ethiopia is a country in Africa and it is a developing nation. The country has a population of about 90 million people. The country has a GDP of about $11.7 billion. The GDP per capita is about $1,100. The country has a low population density. The country has a high literacy rate. The literacy rate is about 86%. The country is a member of the United Nations. The country is a member of the African Union. The country is a member of the East African Community. The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community. The country is a member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa. The country is a member of the West African Economic and Monetary Union. The country is a member of the World Trade Organization. The country is a member of the International Monetary Fund. The country is a member of the World Bank. The country is a member of the African Development Bank. The country is a member of the International Criminal Court. The country is a member of the World Health Organization. The country is a member of the International Criminal Police Organization.

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

When working remotely in Ethiopia for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how tax works in Ethiopia if you are working remotely.

In Ethiopia, all work is taxed. The tax rate is based on the number of working hours you are able to work in a week. For example, if you work for 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, you will pay a tax of 0.9% on your salary.
Tax rates in Ethiopia are the same for all types of companies. If you work for a company based in Ethiopia, you will pay the same tax rate as if you were working for a company based in France.
In Ethiopia, the minimum salary is about $100 per month. This means that for a monthly salary of $100, you will pay a tax rate of 0.9%. This is the same tax rate that you will pay for a monthly salary of $1,000 in France.

How to calculate your taxes in Ethiopia?
Taxes in Ethiopia are calculated using the following formula:
Tax Rate = ( Salary / 100 ) * 0.9
Where:
Tax Rate = tax rate you pay on your salary
Salary = your salary
100 = 100 dollars
0.9 = 0.9%
Example:
Your salary is $1,000 and you pay taxes at 0.9%. Therefore, your tax rate is 0.9% x $1,000 = $90.