Work in Netherlands for a corporation based in Namibia

By Mark 10 May 2022

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

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

  1. If you are in the Netherlands, you will have to be in the Netherlands when you are working.
  2. You will have to be registered in the Netherlands.
  3. You will have to have a valid visa to enter Namibia.
  4. You will have to have a valid visa to enter the Netherlands.
  5. You will have to have a valid visa to enter the Schengen area.
  6. You will have to have a valid visa to enter the EU.

I am currently in the process of applying for a working visa for Namibia. I am a student in the Netherlands and I am currently in the process of applying for a working visa for Namibia.

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

Finding remote work in Namibia if you are located in Netherlands might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a working visa in Namibia.

Namibia is a country located in Southern Africa. The capital is Windhoek. The country is bordered by Angola, Botswana, South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe. The country is a constitutional monarchy and is divided into three regions: North, Central and South.
The population is estimated to be 2.5 million people. The country is divided into three provinces, namely, North West, Central and South West. The country is one of the top ten countries in Africa.
The official language of the country is English. However, other languages such as Afrikaans, German, Xhosa, Sesotho, Tswana, and Swazi are also spoken in the country.
The country is a developing country with a GDP per capita of $2,500. The country is a member of the United Nations and the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
The country is a member of the United Nations, the African Union, the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the Commonwealth of Nations, the World Trade Organization (WTO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the World Bank.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Namibia, you salary can be send to Netherlands but you have to pay taxes in Namibia.

How to send money to Namibia?
If you are working for a company in Namibia, you have to pay taxes in Namibia. But if you are working remotely for a company in Namibia, you can send your salary to Netherlands.

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

If you are working remotely in Netherlands for a corporation established in Namibia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s quite simple. You should be aware that the company in Namibia is not liable for taxes on the income that you earn in Netherlands.

If you are working in the Netherlands for a company in Namibia, you should be aware that you are entitled to the same benefits as employees who work in the Netherlands for a company in Namibia. This means that you will be entitled to social security benefits, the same unemployment benefits as employees in the Netherlands, the same holiday pay and the same sick leave.