Living in Portugal while working in Namibia

By Mark 03 June 2022

Can I live in Portugal and work remotely for a company in Namibia?

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

  1. Check if the company is a registered company in Portugal
  2. Check if the company is registered in the country where you want to work
  3. Check if the company has an office in Portugal
  4. Check if the company has a local office in the country where you want to work

How to find remote work in Namibia while living in Portugal?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Namibia even though you are located in Portugal. For that we will help you to find the right job.

Namibia is a country in Southern Africa. It is the second largest country in Africa, after Algeria. The country has a population of 2.3 million people. The capital is Windhoek. Namibia is the only country in the world with no armed forces. The country is a member of the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Namibia is a country with a lot of natural resources. The country is rich in diamonds, gold, uranium, copper, and diamonds. The country is also rich in wildlife. Namibia is known for its big game, especially for its elephants.
Namibia is a landlocked country. The country has a tropical climate. The country has a lot of mountains. The capital is Windhoek. Namibia has a lot of national parks. The country is also known for its beautiful beaches.
The country is divided into nine regions. The regions are:
Central Namibia
Eastern Namibia
Far Western Namibia
Greater Windhoek
Northern Namibia
Omaheke
Southern Namibia
Western Namibia
The country has a lot of national parks. The country is known for its big game. The country is known for its elephants. The country is rich in natural resources.

How to get paid in Portugal when working remotely for a corporation in Namibia?

You can get paid in Portugal even if you are working for a company in Namibia, however , there are certain conditions you must meet.

If you are a citizen of Portugal and you are working for a company in Namibia, then you can get paid in Portugal.
However, there are certain conditions you must meet.

  1. You must be a resident of Portugal
    You must be a resident of Portugal, which means that you must have a residence permit in Portugal.
    If you are a Portuguese citizen and you are working for a company in Namibia, then you will need a residence permit to work in Portugal.
    You will need to get a residence permit from the Portuguese government.
  2. You must have a work contract in Portugal
    You must have a work contract in Portugal.
    You can get a work contract in Portugal by getting a job offer from a company in Portugal.
    You can also get a work contract in Portugal if you are self-employed.
  3. You must have a residence permit in Namibia
    You must have a residence permit in Namibia.
    You can get a residence permit in Namibia by applying for a residence permit.
    You can get a residence permit in Namibia if you are a citizen of Namibia.
  4. You must have a valid work permit in Namibia
    You must have a valid work permit in Namibia.
    You can get a work permit in Namibia by applying for a work permit.

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

When working remotely in Portugal for a firm based in Namibia, taxes might be tricky, therefore , we have to take into consideration the following:

Portugal tax rates
The income tax rate in Portugal is 40% of your total income.
The maximum rate of tax is 45% of your total income.
The minimum rate of tax is 15% of your total income.
The tax rates are different for people who are self-employed.
Tax rates for people who are self-employed
The tax rate for self-employed people is 40% of your total income.
The maximum rate of tax for self-employed people is 45% of your total income.
The minimum rate of tax for self-employed people is 15% of your total income.
If you are self-employed, you will have to pay tax on your business income.
Tax rates for companies
The income tax rate for companies is 25% of your total income.
The maximum rate of tax for companies is 30% of your total income.
The minimum rate of tax for companies is 15% of your total income.
If you are a company, you will have to pay tax on your business income.
Tax rates for dividends
The income tax rate for dividends is 20% of your total income.
The maximum rate of tax for dividends is 30% of your total income.
The minimum rate of tax for dividends is 15% of your total income.