Work in Northern Ireland for a corporation based in South Africa

By Mark 04 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in South Africa?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you are a South African citizen, you can work in Northern Ireland without a visa, as long as you are not employed by a company in the UK.
  2. If you are a non-citizen, you can work in Northern Ireland, but you need a work permit, which you can apply for in South Africa.
  3. If you are a non-citizen and you work for a company in the UK, you will need a visa to work in Northern Ireland.
  4. If you are a non-citizen and you work for a company in Northern Ireland, you will need a work permit.
  5. If you are a South African citizen, you can work in the UK without a visa, as long as you are not employed by a company in the UK.

What is the difference between a work permit and a work visa?
A work permit is issued by the Home Office in the UK. A work visa is issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland.

How can I apply for a work permit?
You can apply for a work permit in the UK at a UK embassy or consulate.

How can I find a remote job in South Africa while living in Northern Ireland?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in South Africa even if you are located in Northern Ireland, for that we have a guide.

If you are a South African citizen, you can apply for a South African visa online. If you are a citizen of another country, you can apply for a South African visa in a South African embassy or consulate.
If you want to work in South Africa, you can apply for a South African work visa online.
This article is about finding a remote job in South Africa while living in Northern Ireland.

How can I get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a company in South Africa?

It is possible to get paid in Northern Ireland while working for a company in South Africa but you need to be careful.

If you work for a company in Northern Ireland and you are not based in the UK, you are not automatically entitled to receive your salary in Northern Ireland.
You need to be registered with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and you need to be a UK resident.
If you are registered with the DEL, you can get your salary in Northern Ireland by completing a DEL form and sending it to the DEL.
If you are not registered with the DEL, you need to contact your employer to ask them to pay you in Northern Ireland.

How do I get paid in Northern Ireland?
You can get paid in Northern Ireland if you are registered with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and you are a UK resident.
You can get your salary in Northern Ireland if you are registered with the Department for Employment and Learning (DEL) and you are a UK resident.

Will I pay taxes in Northern Ireland or South Africa when working remotely in Northern Ireland?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Northern Ireland for a corporation in South Africa, so we’ve prepared this guide to help you make the right choice.

Do I pay tax in Northern Ireland or South Africa when working remotely in Northern Ireland?
As a general rule, the company you work for in Northern Ireland will be responsible for paying your taxes in Northern Ireland.
In the UK, the UK corporation tax is currently set at 20%. However, when you’re working remotely in Northern Ireland, you’ll be subject to the Northern Ireland corporation tax rate, which is currently set at 12.5%.
If you’re working remotely in Northern Ireland for a company in South Africa, you’ll be subject to South African tax laws. The South African tax rate is currently set at 30%.
So, if you’re working remotely in Northern Ireland for a South African company, you’ll pay 30% tax in South Africa.
However, if you’re working remotely in Northern Ireland for a South African company, you’ll pay the 12.5% corporation tax rate in Northern Ireland.
In both scenarios, you’ll be taxed on the profits you make in South Africa.

What about my personal income tax?
If you’re a British citizen, you’re subject to UK income tax.