Work in Guatemala for a company in Burkina Faso

By Mark 02 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Burkina Faso while being in Guatemala?

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

  1. You need to be physically present in Burkina Faso to get a work permit.
  2. You need to be physically present in Guatemala to get a work permit.
  3. You need to be physically present in Burkina Faso to get a residence permit.
  4. You need to be physically present in Guatemala to get a residence permit.

What are the laws on working in Burkina Faso?
Burkina Faso is a French speaking country in West Africa.
It is a member of the African Union, the Economic Community of West African States, the Franc Zone, the G5 Sahel, the International Labour Organization, the World Trade Organization, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the World Health Organization and the United Nations.
Burkina Faso is a member of the International Criminal Court.

How to live in Guatemala and find remote work in Burkina Faso?

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso if you are located in Guatemala might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Burkina Faso.

The biggest difference between living in Guatemala and Burkina Faso is the cost of living.
Burkina Faso is a country that is located in West Africa, with a population of around 22.4 million people.
In Burkina Faso, the average cost of living is $3,200.
Guatemala is a country located in Central America, with a population of around 15.5 million people.
In Guatemala, the average cost of living is $1,200.
So, if you are located in Guatemala, you will find it much more expensive to live than in Burkina Faso.
If you are located in Burkina Faso, you will find it much more expensive to live than in Guatemala.

How to live in Burkina Faso and find remote work in Guatemala?
In Burkina Faso, you will find a lot of remote work opportunities.
In Burkina Faso, there is a lot of remote work available, and it is a country that is very welcoming to remote workers.
In Burkina Faso, you will find remote work opportunities in the following sectors:
IT
Finance
Healthcare
Education
Telecommunications
If you are located in Burkina Faso, you will find remote work opportunities in the following countries:
France

How a company in Burkina Faso can send my salary in Guatemala?

When working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you salary can be send to Guatemala but you must be sure that your company is registered in Guatemala.

You can send your salary to Guatemala with a money transfer, but you must know that the money will be in your name and you will have to report it to the tax authority.
You can send your salary in Guatemala with a money transfer, but you must know that the money will be in your name and you will have to report it to the tax authority.
In Guatemala, you will have to report the income from your salary to the tax authority. The tax authority will ask you for information about the company you work for and about your salary.
If you are working in a company in Burkina Faso, you can send your salary to Guatemala. The company must be registered in Guatemala and it must have an office there.
You can send your salary to Guatemala if you work for a company that is registered in Guatemala. You will have to send the money in your name and you will have to report it to the tax authority.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Guatemala for a company in Burkina Faso?

If you are working remotely in Guatemala for a corporation established in Burkina Faso, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are not.

The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems.
The first thing to know is that the company you work for must be registered in the country where you live.
This is the first step you need to take in order to be able to pay taxes to the Guatemalan government.
If you are working remotely, you must be registered in the country where you live.
This means that you must have a residence, a place where you live, in that country.
If you are working remotely for a company established in Burkina Faso, you must be registered in Burkina Faso.
If you are working remotely for a company established in Guatemala, you must be registered in Guatemala.