Work in Northern Ireland for a corporation based in Zambia

By Mark 01 May 2022

Can I live in Northern Ireland and work remotely for a company in Zambia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You can only work for a company in Zambia if it is registered in Zambia and has a physical office there.
  2. The company must be registered with the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) and pay taxes in Zambia.

How to find remote work in Zambia while living in Northern Ireland?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Zambia even though you are located in Northern Ireland. For that we need to take a look at the Zambia work permit requirements and the job search process.

How to find remote work in Zambia?
Zambia is a country in Southern Africa that is known for its beautiful scenery, friendly people and amazing wildlife. The country is also known for its high quality copper, gold and diamond mining industry.
Despite its economic growth, Zambia is still one of the poorest countries in the world. The majority of the population lives in rural areas and is not able to afford the cost of living in the city. The country is divided into 10 provinces and one independent city.
Zambia is a member of the Commonwealth of Nations and is also a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). The country is also a member of the African Union, the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Trade Organization, the World Health Organization, and the World Intellectual Property Organization.
The official language of Zambia is English, but most people in the country speak Bemba, a local language. The official religion of Zambia is Christianity, but other religions such as Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are also practiced.
You can find remote work in Zambia by applying for a work permit. This permit is a requirement for all foreigners who want to work in Zambia.

How to get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a corporation in Zambia?

You can get paid in Northern Ireland even if you are working for a company in Zambia, however , it is not a simple process.

In this post we will talk about how to get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a corporation in Zambia.
Get paid in Northern Ireland
If you are a contractor in Northern Ireland and you want to get paid in Northern Ireland, you need to find a company who will pay you in Northern Ireland.
This is a very important step, because if you are working remotely for a company in Zambia, the company might not pay you in Northern Ireland.
Companies in Northern Ireland are not allowed to pay contractors in Zambia.
So, you need to make sure that your company in Northern Ireland will pay you in Northern Ireland.
Here are some tips for how to get paid in Northern Ireland when working remotely for a company in Zambia:
Get a bank account in Zambia
If you want to get paid in Zambia, you need to open a bank account in Zambia.
You can open a bank account in Zambia with a bank in Zambia.
This means that you need to go to a bank in Zambia, and you need to open a bank account in Zambia.
When you open a bank account in Zambia, you will need to provide them with proof that you are a resident of Zambia.
You can get proof that you are a resident of Zambia by providing them with your passport.

How do taxes work in Northern Ireland if I’m working remotely for a company Northern Ireland?

When working remotely in Northern Ireland for a firm based in Zambia, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to be aware of how the tax system works in this part of the world.

Taxes in Northern Ireland
As the tax system in Northern Ireland is different from the rest of the UK, you need to be aware of how taxes work in Northern Ireland.
The basic rate of income tax in Northern Ireland is 20% and the higher rate of income tax is 40%.
There are no tax-free allowances for either the basic or higher rate of income tax in Northern Ireland.
The basic rate of NI tax is the same as the basic rate of UK income tax, and the higher rate of income tax is the same as the higher rate of UK income tax.