Work in Namibia for a corporation based in Azerbaijan

By Mark 20 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Azerbaijan while being in Namibia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. The country you are working from is allowed to work from abroad.
  2. The country you are working to is allowed to hire you.
  3. The company you are working for is allowed to hire you.

Which countries are allowed to work from abroad?
There are two countries that allow you to work from abroad:

  1. India
  2. South Africa
    In India, you can work from anywhere in India. In South Africa, you can work from anywhere in the world, except for the country of origin, which is the case for all countries.

How to live in Namibia and find remote work in Azerbaijan?

Finding remote work in Azerbaijan if you are located in Namibia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider the following options:

  1. Namibia is a popular destination for expats, therefore it is easier to find remote work in Namibia than in Azerbaijan.
  2. Namibia has a very good business environment.
  3. The cost of living in Namibia is much lower than in Azerbaijan.
  4. There are many opportunities to find remote work in Namibia.
  5. Namibia is a very safe place to live.
  6. Namibia has a very good infrastructure.

How a company in Azerbaijan can send my salary in Namibia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Azerbaijan, you salary can be send to Namibia but you will have to go through the hassle of sending it yourself.

Namibia is a country in southern Africa, in the southwest of the continent, which is a member of the United Nations, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the African Union (AU), the Commonwealth of Nations, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). It is bordered by Angola to the north, Zambia to the northeast, Zimbabwe to the east, Botswana to the southeast, South Africa to the southwest, and Angola to the west.
Namibia is located on the Atlantic Ocean and covers an area of 5,000 square kilometres. Its capital and largest city is Windhoek. The country’s name is derived from the German Namibia and means “South West”. It is the world’s 13th largest country in terms of land area and the 19th most populous country.
History
Namibia was first inhabited by Khoisan people of the San people. The Khoisan peoples of the central African interior, who live in the areas now known as Namibia, Angola, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe, have been the most prominent ethnic group in the region for over 10,000 years.
The first European settlers in Namibia were the German East Africa Company, which began colonizing the area in 1884.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Namibia for a company in Azerbaijan?

If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Azerbaijan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. Here are the steps you need to take to ensure you are paying the right amount of tax in Namibia.

If you are working remotely in Namibia for a company established in Azerbaijan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.
The Namibian government is not a friendly place for tax cheats. If you are caught, it is possible to face a fine of up to US$2,000 or even a jail term. This is the case even if you are not working in Namibia, and even if you have never visited the country.