Working in Northern Ireland for a corporation in Kenya

Can I work remotely for a company in Kenya while being in Northern Ireland?

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

  1. The company is not registered in Kenya
  2. The company is not registered in Ireland
  3. The company is not registered in the UK
  4. The company is not registered in the US
  5. The company is not registered in any other country

I have a client in Kenya who wants to hire a developer. The company is not registered in Kenya, and the developer will be based in the UK.
Can the developer work remotely?
If the developer is based in the UK, then he can work remotely. But if the developer is based in Kenya, then he can not work remotely.
You can work remotely from anywhere in the world.
But it is always a good idea to check the local laws and regulations of the country you are working in.

How to live in Northern Ireland and find remote work in Kenya?

Finding remote work in Kenya if you are located in Northern Ireland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a visa to Kenya.

If you are a remote worker and are looking for a place to work from, then Kenya is the perfect place to be.
The cost of living is very low in Kenya, the weather is great and there is a lot to do.
We have created this guide to help you find remote work in Kenya.
It is very important to have a visa to work in Kenya, therefore we have created this guide to help you get a visa to work in Kenya.
If you are looking for remote work in Kenya, you should also know that there are some remote jobs in Kenya that you cannot do from Northern Ireland.

How a company in Kenya can send my salary in Northern Ireland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Kenya, you salary can be send to Northern Ireland but there is a catch.

The catch is that the remuneration is in Kenyan shillings.
That’s right, not pounds or euros or dollars.
You see, the Kenyan shilling is the currency of Kenya.
But, in Northern Ireland, you get paid in pounds, euros and dollars.
And so, the remuneration is not sent to Northern Ireland.

How can this be?
The remuneration is sent to a bank in Kenya.
The bank in Kenya then converts the Kenyan shillings to pounds, euros or dollars and sends them to the bank in Northern Ireland.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in Kenya?

If you are working remotely in Northern Ireland for a corporation established in Kenya, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is very simple.

As a non-resident of Kenya, you will need to pay income tax on your worldwide income. However, you will also be required to pay NI (National Insurance) to the UK.
If you are a resident of Kenya, then you are required to pay NI in the UK.