Living in Kenya while working in Iceland

By Mark 07 April 2022

Can I live in Kenya and work remotely for a company in Iceland?

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

  1. You need to be a citizen of the country you want to work in.
  2. You need to have a work permit.
  3. You need to have a working visa.
  4. You need to be sponsored by a company in Iceland.

I have a friend who is looking to move to Iceland and work for a company there.

How to find remote work in Iceland while living in Kenya?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Iceland even though you are located in Kenya. For that we will take a look at the following three options:

  1. Work from home in Iceland
  2. Work from home in Kenya
  3. Work from home in both Iceland and Kenya
    Option 1: Work from home in Iceland
    Iceland is a small country in the north of Europe. It has a population of about 320,000 people and it is located between Norway and Russia. The capital city of Iceland is Reykjavik.
    The climate in Iceland is very different from the one in Kenya. Iceland is located in the high latitude and therefore it has a cold climate. The average temperature is about 0°C and the average rainfall is about 600 millimeters per year.
    In Iceland, you will find a lot of jobs in the tourism sector. You can find jobs in the hospitality sector, jobs in the service sector, jobs in the construction sector and jobs in the banking sector.
    It is possible to find remote jobs in Iceland if you have a good command of the Icelandic language. It is also possible to find remote jobs in Iceland if you have a good command of English.
    In Iceland, you can find remote jobs in the following sectors:
    Tourism
    Hospitality
    Service
    Construction
    Banking
    Option 2: Work from home in Kenya
    Kenya is a small country in Africa.

How to get paid in Kenya when working remotely for a corporation in Iceland?

You can get paid in Kenya even if you are working for a company in Iceland, however , you need to be careful and you need to understand the rules of the game.

The main reason why you can get paid in Kenya when working remotely for a corporation in Iceland is because of the rules of the game.

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

When working remotely in Kenya for a firm based in Iceland, taxes might be tricky, therefore , the following article will tell you how it works and how to calculate the taxes you need to pay in Kenya.

First of all, if you work in Kenya and you’re a foreigner, you are probably exempt from paying tax. However, if you’re Kenyan, you’re probably not exempt from paying taxes. If you’re a foreigner, you can get an exemption certificate, however, if you’re a Kenyan, you can’t. So, if you’re a Kenyan working remotely in Kenya for a company in Iceland, you will be paying taxes.
I’m going to show you how to calculate the taxes you need to pay in Kenya.

What is tax in Kenya?
In Kenya, there are four different types of taxes:
Tax on Income
Tax on Sales
Tax on Profits
Tax on Other Income
The tax that you need to pay in Kenya, is based on your income. The income is the amount of money you make in Kenya. The tax that you pay on your income is called tax on income.
You can also be charged a tax on your sales. The tax on sales is a tax that you need to pay if you’re selling a product. The tax on sales is charged at a rate of 12% of the sales price.