Work in Gabon for a company in Switzerland

Can I work remotely for a company in Switzerland while being in Gabon?

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

1. The company must be registered in Switzerland.
2. The company must have a valid business license in Switzerland.
3. The company must have a valid VAT number.
4. The company must have a valid bank account in Switzerland.
5. The company must have a valid IBAN number in Switzerland.
6. The company must have a valid address in Switzerland.
7. The company must have a valid phone number in Switzerland.
8. The company must have a valid email address in Switzerland.
9. The company must have a valid website in Switzerland.
10. The company must have a valid social media presence in Switzerland.
11. The company must have a valid VAT number in Gabon.
12. The company must have a valid bank account in Gabon.
13. The company must have a valid IBAN number in Gabon.
14. The company must have a valid address in Gabon.
15. The company must have a valid phone number in Gabon.
16. The company must have a valid email address in Gabon.
17. The company must have a valid website in Gabon.
18. The company must have a valid social media presence in Gabon.

I am not a lawyer. I have no legal expertise. This is not legal advice. If you are in doubt, you should seek legal advice.

How to live in Gabon and find remote work in Switzerland?

Finding remote work in Switzerland if you are located in Gabon might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a job in Switzerland and work remotely.

If you are looking for a remote job in Switzerland, you can apply for the following positions:
Remote jobs in Switzerland
We are searching for remote work in Switzerland for people who are located in Gabon.

How a company in Switzerland can send my salary in Gabon?

When working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland, you salary can be send to Gabon but you must be a resident of Gabon.

A resident of Gabon means a person who has his/her permanent residence in Gabon.
This is a requirement of the Gabonese government.

What is the cost of living in Gabon?
The cost of living in Gabon is relatively low.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Gabon for a company in Switzerland?

If you are working remotely in Gabon for a corporation established in Switzerland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are simple and there are some tips to help you make the most of your situation.

The Swiss company is the “head office” for the company in Gabon. It is not in Gabon, but in Switzerland. It is a legal entity that is set up in Switzerland and in Gabon. It has a Swiss bank account, a Gabonese bank account and a Gabonese company.
The company has a branch office in Gabon, which is the place where you are working remotely.

1. How much do you pay for your work in Gabon?
   The company that hired you is paying you, or your company is paying you. The company that hired you is paying you the same amount as if you were working in its office in Switzerland.
2. What is the tax rate in Gabon?
   The tax rate in Gabon is a flat rate of 18%. You have to pay this tax on your salary, the company that hires you pays the tax, and you have to pay it when you get your salary.
3. What if you get a bonus?
   If you get a bonus, you have to pay a tax of 18% on this bonus as well.
4. What if I get a salary, but my employer does not pay the tax?
   If your employer does not pay the tax, you have to pay it yourself.