Living in Mexico while working in Mali

By Mark 05 May 2022

Can I live in Mexico and work remotely for a company in Mali?

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

  1. The company is in an English-speaking country
  2. The company is located in a country that is not a visa-requiring country
  3. The company is located in a country that is not a high-risk country for the US (i.e. not a war-torn country, not a country that has a large terrorist presence, not a country that is a high-risk country for the US, etc.)
  4. The company is located in a country that has a visa-waiver program for the US
  5. The company is located in a country that has a visa-waiver program for the US (i.e. Mexico)
  6. Mexico) and has a program that allows you to work remotely
  7. Mexico) and has a program that allows you to work remotely and you have a job offer from the company

How to find remote work in Mali while living in Mexico?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Mali even though you are located in Mexico. For that we need to know some things first.

What is the difference between remote and local work?
In general, remote work means to work from a different place. Local work means to work in the same place. The difference is the distance and time of the connection.
Remote work is usually done with a distance of more than 3,000 km between the employer and the employee. Remote work is more often done by freelancers and consultants.
The employer usually hires a remote employee and the employee is located in a different country.
Local work is usually done with a distance of less than 3,000 km between the employer and the employee. Local work is usually done by employees.
For example, you are working for a company in Mali and you are located in Mexico. You are doing your work remotely.
In the opposite, you are working for a company in Mexico and you are located in Mali. You are doing your work locally.
If you are located in Mexico, it is likely that you can work remotely. If you are located in Mali, it is likely that you can work locally.

Why should I work remotely?
The first reason is to have a flexible working schedule. You can work when you want.
The second reason is to have more time for yourself. You can work more time for yourself.
The third reason is to have more time to do other things.

How to get paid in Mexico when working remotely for a corporation in Mali?

You can get paid in Mexico even if you are working for a company in Mali, however , you need to do a bit of work in order to get paid.

First, you need to make sure that you are getting paid in Mexico, and that you are getting paid in a timely manner.
You can do this by setting up a bank account in Mexico.

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

When working remotely in Mexico for a firm based in Mali, taxes might be tricky, therefore we are going to look at the most common scenarios.

Taxes in Mexico
If you are working remotely in Mexico, you can get your taxes done in Mexico or in the United States.
The good news is that there is no need to pay taxes in Mexico if you are working remotely.
The bad news is that you can get a tax refund in Mexico if you are working remotely in Mexico.
If you are working remotely in Mexico for a company based in Mexico, you can get your taxes done in Mexico or in the United States.
If you are working remotely in Mexico for a company based in Mali, you can get your taxes done in Mexico or in the United States.