Living in Ireland while working in Ethiopia

By Mark 27 May 2022

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

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Ireland, you can work in Ireland as a non-EU citizen, but you will not be allowed to live there.
  2. If you are a citizen of Ethiopia, you can work in Ireland, but you will not be allowed to live there.
  3. If you are a citizen of neither Ireland nor Ethiopia, you can work in Ireland and live there.

What is the best way to work remotely in Ireland?
The best way to work remotely in Ireland is to work for a company that is based in Ireland. This will mean that you will be able to live in Ireland and work for the company.
I want to live in Ireland and work remotely.
Can I do this?
Yes, you can live in Ireland and work remotely. You can also work in Ireland and live in Ireland.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Ethiopia even though you are located in Ireland. For that we have created a list of remote job opportunities in Ethiopia.

Remote jobs in Ethiopia are mostly available in IT sector. You can get remote jobs in Ethiopia in the following areas:

  1. IT/Software Development
  2. Data Entry
  3. Data Processing
  4. Graphic Design
  5. Customer Service
  6. Sales
  7. Administrative

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

You can get paid in Ireland even if you are working for a company in Ethiopia, however , you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.

When you are working remotely for a company in Ethiopia, you need to get paid in Ireland. If you are an employee, you can get paid in Ireland by filing a claim to the Revenue Commissioners. If you are self-employed, you can get paid in Ireland by filing a claim to the Revenue Commissioners.
There are three types of claims that you can make to the Revenue Commissioners:
Payment of tax
Income tax
Capital gains tax
In order to make a claim, you must first complete a form called a Form TC-2. This form is available online or from the Revenue Commissioners. The form is free to download and can be completed online or downloaded as an.xls file.
If you have completed the form, you will need to send it to the Revenue Commissioners. You can send the form to the Revenue Commissioners by post or by email.
The Revenue Commissioners will send you a letter in response to your claim. This letter will confirm that you have completed the form correctly and that you have paid the correct amount of tax in Ireland.
How to get paid in Ireland if you are working for a company in Ethiopia
If you are an employee of a company in Ethiopia, you can get paid in Ireland by completing a claim form called a Form TC-2.

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

When working remotely in Ireland for a firm based in Ethiopia, taxes might be tricky, therefore you should have a clear idea about your taxation system.

If you are an Irish citizen, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
If you are a non-Irish citizen, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
If you are an Irish citizen working in Ireland, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
If you are a non-Irish citizen working in Ireland, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
If you are an Irish citizen working abroad, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
If you are a non-Irish citizen working abroad, you will have to pay taxes in Ireland.
Taxes in Ireland
Taxes in Ireland are complex, so it is important to understand the Irish tax system in order to avoid problems.
The Irish tax system is based on the principle of equal taxation.
All citizens, regardless of where they live, must pay the same amount of taxes.
Taxes are based on the person’s income, not on the place of residence.
The only exception is the universal social charge, which is a flat-rate tax of 12.5% on all earnings.
The tax system in Ireland is based on a progressive tax system.
The more money you earn, the more tax you will have to pay.
The income tax rate is progressive, so the more you earn, the higher the tax rate.