Live in Liberia while having a job in Germany

Can I live in Liberia and work remotely for a company in Germany?

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

  1. The company you are working for is allowed to hire you and they are willing to pay you a good salary.
  2. The company has a valid E-Worker permit and they have the necessary documents to confirm this.
  3. The company has the necessary papers for the immigration to Germany and the job is allowed.
  4. You are a citizen of the country where you wish to work.
  5. You are not a citizen of another country.
  6. You have a valid visa for the country where you wish to work.
  7. You have the necessary visa documents to enter the country where you wish to work.

How to find remote work in Germany while living in Liberia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Germany even though you are located in Liberia. For that we recommend to contact the German companies in Liberia.

A German company in Liberia is a good option if you are looking for a job in Germany.
We would like to mention that if you are looking for a job in Germany, there are many ways to do it.
The most common ways to find a job in Germany are
Searching the job board of the company in Germany
Contacting the HR of the company in Germany
Posting a job ad in the job board of the company in Germany

How to get paid in Liberia when working remotely for a corporation in Germany?

You can get paid in Liberia even if you are working for a company in Germany, however , you need to know the rules.

I have a friend who is working for a German company in Liberia. He is a German national and he is working for a German company. He is working for them from Liberia. The company has a branch in Germany. He is working from Liberia, and he is getting paid in Liberia.

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

When working remotely in Liberia for a firm based in Germany, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how taxes work in Liberia. If you are employed in Liberia, you will have to pay taxes to the Liberian government. There are three main types of taxes in Liberia: Value Added Tax (VAT), Income Tax and Consumption Tax.

How do taxes work in Liberia?
Value Added Tax (VAT)
VAT is a tax that is levied on the supply of goods and services. VAT is charged on all sales in Liberia. VAT is charged at a rate of 15% on all goods and services. This includes goods and services supplied by a business in Liberia. VAT is charged on goods and services that are supplied to a business in Liberia.
Income Tax
Income tax is a tax that is levied on the earnings of an individual or a company. Income tax is charged at a rate of 20% on the earnings of an individual or a company.
Consumption Tax