Living in Norway while working in Cameroon

Can I live in Norway and work remotely for a company in Cameroon?

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

  1. If you are a freelancer, then you will have to be registered in the country you are working in. You can do this by opening a bank account, or by setting up a business in the country you are working in.
  2. If you are an employee, you will have to be registered in the country you are working in. This is normally the case when you are working in a company, however it is possible to be registered in a country other than the one you are living in.
  3. You will have to apply for a residence permit.
  4. If you are an employee, you will have to apply for a work permit.

Can I work from Norway and live in Cameroon?
Yes, you can live in Norway and work in Cameroon. However, you will have to follow the rules of the country you are living in.

Can I work remotely for a company in Cameroon and live in Norway?
Yes, it is possible to work remotely for a company in Cameroon and live in Norway.

How to find remote work in Cameroon while living in Norway?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Cameroon even though you are located in Norway. For that we have created a list of the best remote jobs in Cameroon.

What is remote work?
Remote work is the practice of working from a distance. A remote worker is not necessarily located in a different country. It can also be a worker who is located in a different part of the same country.
Remote work is becoming more and more popular. It has many advantages:
You can work at home, which is very convenient.
You can work at any time of the day or night, which is very convenient.
You can work from anywhere, which is very convenient.
You can work for a company that is located in a different country, which is very convenient.
You can work for a company that is located in a different country and for a company that is located in your own country, which is very convenient.

How to get paid in Norway when working remotely for a corporation in Cameroon?

You can get paid in Norway even if you are working for a company in Cameroon, however , you will have to make sure that the company you are working for is registered in Norway. If you are working for a company in Cameroon that is not registered in Norway, you will have to make sure that you have a work permit in Norway.

You will have to make sure that you have a work permit in Norway for the following reasons:
You will have to pay taxes in Norway
You will have to pay taxes in Cameroon if you are working for a company in Cameroon that is not registered in Norway.
You will have to pay taxes in Norway if you are working for a company in Norway that is not registered in Cameroon.

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

When working remotely in Norway for a firm based in Cameroon, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have prepared a short guide on how to handle taxes in Norway if you are working remotely.

Norway is a country with a very low tax rate. The tax rate for a single person is only 26%, which is the lowest in the world. The tax rate is even lower for a married couple. If you are a single person and earn less than NOK 3,000 per month, you pay no taxes. If you are married and earn less than NOK 4,000 per month, you pay no taxes.
Norway has a flat tax rate, which means that you only pay taxes on your income. The tax rate is always the same, regardless of the income you earn.
The tax rate is also the same for everyone in Norway. If you are a single person and earn NOK 5,000 per month, you will pay the same tax rate as someone who earns NOK 10,000 per month.
The tax rate is the same for everyone in Norway, regardless of your age, gender or marital status.