Working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Côte d'Ivoire

By Mark 30 April 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire while being in Hong Kong?

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

  1. You will need to apply for a work permit in Hong Kong.
  2. You will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) from the French consulate in Hong Kong.
  3. You will need to apply for a visa from the French embassy in Côte d’Ivoire.

How can I work remotely for a company in Hong Kong while being in France?
I am a French citizen and I have a French company registered in Hong Kong. I want to work remotely for the company in Hong Kong, but I am located in France.

How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire?

Finding remote work in Côte d’Ivoire if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Côte d’Ivoire.

Living in Hong Kong, it’s not a problem to work remotely in Côte d’Ivoire. It’s a good idea to relocate to Côte d’Ivoire, to work from there.
Côte d’Ivoire is a small country in West Africa, bordered by Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger and Benin. It is one of the poorest countries in the world.
In 2013, the GDP per capita was $3,000. The country has a very young population. In 2010, the life expectancy was 52 years. The literacy rate was 72%.
Côte d’Ivoire is an English-speaking country, therefore you can learn the language in a short time. The country has a tropical climate, with a rainy season from May to November.
The official language is French, but English is widely spoken.
Côte d’Ivoire has a very small market. The average monthly salary is $500. The unemployment rate is around 50%.
There are a lot of opportunities to work from home in Côte d’Ivoire, as many companies and freelancers are located in the capital city of Abidjan.
Côte d’Ivoire is one of the poorest countries in the world.

How a company in Côte d’Ivoire can send my salary in Hong Kong?

When working remotely for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but the bank account must be in Hong Kong.

In this article, we will see how to transfer money from Côte d’Ivoire to Hong Kong.
If you are working for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, you salary can be sent to Hong Kong. But the bank account must be in Hong Kong.
If you want to transfer money from Côte d’Ivoire to Hong Kong, you can use Western Union, Money Gram or PayPal.
Western Union
Western Union is a company that provides money transfer services. It is a company that is headquartered in the United States. It is a company that is very popular in the United States.
Western Union is a company that is used by many people in Côte d’Ivoire. It is a company that is used by many people in Hong Kong.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in Côte d’Ivoire, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not that complicated.

If you are working remotely for a company in Hong Kong, you may not be able to deduct any business expenses from your taxes. This is because you are not working in Hong Kong. However, you can deduct any business expenses incurred while working remotely in Hong Kong from your taxes in Côte d’Ivoire.
This article will discuss the tax implications for working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Côte d’Ivoire.
The tax implications for working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Côte d’Ivoire
In general, a person working in Hong Kong for a company established in Côte d’Ivoire is subject to the same tax rates as the company.
However, the company is subject to Hong Kong income tax. The company’s income tax rate is 20%.
The company is also subject to Hong Kong company tax. The company’s company tax rate is 12.5%.
Therefore, the tax rate for the employee is 20% + 12.5% = 32.5%.
The employer is also subject to Hong Kong income tax. The employer’s income tax rate is 20%.
Therefore, the employer’s tax rate is 20% + 20% = 40%.
The employee is also subject to Hong Kong company tax. The employee’s company tax rate is 12.5%.