Work in Liberia for a company in the US

By Mark 06 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Liberia for a company in the US?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company is registered in the US.
  2. The company is registered in Liberia.
  3. The company has a physical presence in Liberia.
  4. The company is registered in Liberia and has a physical presence in Liberia.

How can I find a remote job in the US while living in Liberia?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in the US even if you are located in Liberia, for that we need to know how to get a US work permit.

What is a US work permit?
Before you can get a work permit, you will need to get a visa. There are two types of visas for Liberians: a B-1/B-2 visa and an H-1B visa. The H-1B visa is the most common visa for Liberians. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows you to work in the US for up to six years.
If you want to work in the US, you will need a work permit. The US government issues work permits for a limited number of people.

What are the requirements for a US work permit?
You need to meet a number of requirements to be eligible for a work permit in the US.
You need to be able to get a job in the US. You need to be able to support yourself in the US. You need to be able to prove that you are not a citizen of a country that is subject to US sanctions. You need to be able to prove that you have a job offer from a US employer.

How can I get paid in Liberia when working remotely for a company in the US?

It is possible to get paid in Liberia while working for a company in the US but it is not a simple process.

The Liberian government has no system to accept international wire transfers.
The Liberian government requires you to have a Liberian bank account to receive your pay.
To open a Liberian bank account, you will need to provide the Liberian government with a “Letter of Authority” (LOA).
If you are a Liberian citizen, you will need to obtain a Liberian passport.

Will I pay taxes in Liberia or the US when working remotely in Liberia?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Liberia for a corporation in the US, so I’ll explain how it works.

When you work remotely in Liberia, you’re still considered a US citizen. If you work in the US, you’re a US citizen. If you work in Liberia, you’re a Liberian citizen.
You can work in the US or Liberia without being a citizen of either country. However, you can’t be a US citizen without being a citizen of Liberia.
The US doesn’t have a reciprocal agreement with Liberia, so if you’re a Liberian citizen and work in the US, you’re not a citizen of the US.
If you work in Liberia, you’re a citizen of Liberia. If you work in the US, you’re a citizen of the US.
You don’t need to be a citizen of Liberia or the US to work in either country.
If you’re a Liberian citizen and you work in the US, you’re considered a US citizen for tax purposes.
If you’re a US citizen and you work in Liberia, you’re considered a Liberian citizen for tax purposes.