Live in New Zealand while having a job in Mali

By Mark 03 June 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Mali while being in New Zealand?

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

  1. You will need to be a citizen of a country in the Schengen zone.
  2. You need to have a valid visa to enter the Schengen zone.
  3. You need to have a valid visa to enter New Zealand.
  4. If you are not a citizen of the Schengen zone, you will need a visa to enter the Schengen zone.
  5. If you are not a citizen of the Schengen zone, you will need a visa to enter New Zealand.
  6. You need to have a valid visa to enter Mali.

If you are a citizen of a Schengen zone country and you need a visa to enter the Schengen zone, you will also need a visa to enter New Zealand.
I have a visa for the Schengen zone and a visa for New Zealand.
The answer is yes, if you meet the conditions listed above.

How can I apply for a visa to enter New Zealand?
There are two ways to apply for a visa to enter New Zealand.
You can apply online via the New Zealand Immigration website.
You can apply for a visa via a New Zealand embassy or consulate.
I have a visa to enter New Zealand.

How to live in New Zealand and find remote work in Mali?

Finding remote work in Mali if you are located in New Zealand might be difficult, therefore we recommend to consider living in Mali.

If you are located in New Zealand and want to find remote work in Mali, you should consider the following tips:

  1. You need to have a good command of the Malian language.
    As the Malian language is spoken in Mali, you need to know at least some words to be able to communicate with people from Mali.
    It’s also a good idea to have a good command of the English language.
  2. You should consider working for a Malian company.
    As you will be working in Mali, you should consider working for a Malian company.
    Working for a Malian company will allow you to communicate with the Malian people and to work in a more cultural environment.
  3. You should consider taking part in the Malian diaspora.
    The diaspora of the Malian people is the largest in the world.
    There are about 5 million Malians in other countries and the majority of them are located in the United States.
    If you are interested in working in Mali, you should consider taking part in the diaspora of the Malian people.
  4. You should consider taking part in the Malian expatriate community.
    The expatriate community of the Malian people is very active.
    There are more than 30,000 Malians living in New Zealand.

How a company in Mali can send my salary in New Zealand?

When working remotely for a corporation in Mali, you salary can be send to New Zealand but there are some additional costs.

Mali is a country in West Africa with about 17 million people. It is a poor country and most of the people live on less than US$2 per day. A large portion of the people live in the capital, Bamako. The majority of people in Mali are Muslim.
I live in New Zealand, a country of about 4 million people. New Zealand is a developed country and most of the people live in the North Island.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in New Zealand for a company in Mali?

If you are working remotely in New Zealand for a corporation established in Mali, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are a few things you need to know.

For New Zealand residents, there are two ways to pay your taxes:
via PAYE
via the Self Assessment system
If you are a New Zealand resident, you can use either method to pay your taxes.
If you are working remotely in New Zealand for a corporation established in Mali, you will need to use the Self Assessment system.
In this article, we’ll explain how to use the Self Assessment system to pay your taxes.
How to use the Self Assessment system
The Self Assessment system is a system that allows you to pay your taxes directly to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) online.
If you are a New Zealand resident, you can use the Self Assessment system to pay your taxes.
To use the Self Assessment system, you will need to complete a tax return and submit it to the IRD.
You can pay your tax bill online, by post or by phone.
You can also use the Self Assessment system if you are a New Zealand resident who is working remotely in New Zealand for a corporation established in Mali.
What you need to know
Before you start, you need to know that the Self Assessment system is for New Zealand residents who are working remotely in New Zealand for a corporation established in Mali.