Work in Gambia for a company in Luxembourg

By Mark 23 June 2022

Can I live in Gambia and work remotely for a company in Luxembourg?

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

  1. You need to be an EU citizen or a national of an EU country.
  2. You need to have a valid residence permit in Gambia.
  3. You need to have a valid work permit in Luxembourg.
  4. You need to be able to prove that you have enough funds to live in Gambia.
  5. You need to be able to prove that you have enough funds to live in Luxembourg.
  6. You need to have a valid visa for Gambia.

How to find remote work in Luxembourg while living in Gambia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Luxembourg even though you are located in Gambia. For that we will use the Luxembourg to Gambia Remoteness Index (LGRI).

The (LGRI) is a country-specific measure of remoteness and accessibility, based on the cost of living, communication and transport infrastructure, and the quality of the education and health systems. It is a composite index, based on the following sub-indices:
Cost of Living
Quality of Education
Health
Transport
Telecommunications
The LGRI is based on the following data sources:
The cost of living index is calculated by the Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research (IRIS) using the Luxembourg Consumer Price Index (CPI). The index is based on the average prices of the goods and services consumed by the population.
The cost of living index is based on the following sub-indices:
Cost of Food
Cost of Transport
Cost of Housing
Cost of Utilities
Cost of Clothing
Cost of Medical Services
Cost of Education
Cost of Recreation
The quality of education index is calculated by IRIS using the Luxembourg Education Index (LEI). The index is based on the results of the Luxembourg Education Survey, which is a representative sample of Luxembourg households.

How to get paid in Gambia when working remotely for a corporation in Luxembourg?

You can get paid in Gambia even if you are working for a company in Luxembourg, however you will have to be careful when it comes to the tax implications.

If you are working for a company in Luxembourg, you may have heard about the “Double Taxation” agreement between the two countries. This agreement was first signed in 1992, but it was only in 2009 that the agreement was ratified.
This agreement basically means that the two countries are not supposed to tax each other’s citizens at the same time.
In other words, if you are working for a company in Luxembourg and you are not a resident of that country, then you will not be taxed by the Luxembourg authorities.
However, if you are a resident of Luxembourg, then you will be taxed by the Luxembourg authorities, and you will be taxed by the Gambian authorities as well.
In other words, if you are a resident of Luxembourg, you will be taxed by the Luxembourg authorities, and you will be taxed by the Gambian authorities as well.
If you are not a resident of Luxembourg, then you will not be taxed by the Luxembourg authorities.
This means that if you are a resident of Luxembourg, you will be taxed by the Luxembourg authorities, and you will be taxed by the Gambian authorities as well.

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

When working remotely in Gambia for a firm based in Luxembourg, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is very important that you understand the tax implications of your working situation.

If you are working in Gambia for a company based in Luxembourg, you will be subject to a number of taxes.
When you are working in Gambia for a firm based in Luxembourg, you will be subject to the following taxes:
Income tax
Social Security contributions
Employment taxes
VAT
Income tax is the most common tax in Gambia. The tax rate is currently 23%.
Social Security contributions are paid by the employer to the Social Security Agency (SSA). The amount of contributions depends on the number of employees in the company.
Employment taxes are paid by the employer to the Employment Tax Agency (ETA). The amount of employment taxes depends on the number of employees in the company.
VAT is a value added tax. The VAT rate is currently 22%.