Q: How a company in Chile can send my salary in South Africa?

When working remotely for a corporation in Chile , you salary can be send to South Africa but I would need to have a bank account in South Africa to receive it. Can this be done? It's not possible to send your salary directly to a bank account in South Africa. What you can do is: Set up a bank account in South Africa, and add your salary to it. Send your salary to Chile , and have it deposited to your Chilean account. Withdraw the money from your Chilean account to your South African bank account. The only problem is that the bank in Chile will charge you a fee for the transfer. You can use a service like TransferWise to send money to South Africa, but it's not a direct transfer. You would need to open a bank account in South Africa, and transfer the money to that account. You could then withdraw the money from the South African account into your South African bank account. If you're paying your salary in US Dollars, you'll need to convert the money into South African Rand before you send it. There are a number of ways to do this, but the easiest way is probably to use a currency exchange service like XE.com. You can also convert the money to Rand using the Rand to USD rate on XE.com, but this will be more expensive than using a currency exchange service.

Question 1

Can I work remotely for a company in Chile while being in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

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

Make sure that the company you are applying for, is based in Chile.
If the company is based in Chile, make sure that they will allow you to work from South Africa.
If the company is based in South Africa, make sure that they will allow you to work from Chile.

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

Is there a need to have a visa for working in Chile?
Not necessarily. If you are a South African citizen and you are willing to work in Chile, you do not need a visa.
However, if you are a South African citizen and you are going to work in Chile, you will need a work visa.

How can I get a work visa for Chile?
You can apply for a work visa online. To do that, you will need to apply through a company that has offices in Chile.
If you are willing to work in Chile, you can apply for a work visa online.

Question 2

How to live in South Africa and find remote work in Chile?

Accepted Answer

Finding remote work in Chile if you are located in South Africa might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to do your research.

We have collected and analyzed the most popular remote jobs in Chile, which are currently available for South African freelancers.
The remote jobs we are listing are usually for freelancers who are located in South Africa. However, you can find remote work in Chile for South African freelancers who are willing to relocate.
If you are interested in freelance jobs in Chile, we recommend you to check the list of remote jobs in Chile below.

How to find remote work in Chile?
We have gathered and analyzed the most popular remote jobs in Chile, which are available for freelancers who are located in South Africa.
There are different ways to find remote work in Chile.
The most popular way is to browse through the job boards in Chile. You can find a list of remote jobs in Chile here.
Another way is to register for remote work in Chile on freelance platforms.
The third way is to contact companies directly.
If you are located in South Africa, you can find remote work in Chile in different industries.
Remote jobs in Chile
The list below contains remote jobs in Chile that are available for freelancers who are located in South Africa.
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Question 3

How a company in Chile can send my salary in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

When working remotely for a corporation in Chile, you salary can be send to South Africa but I would need to have a bank account in South Africa to receive it. Can this be done?

It's not possible to send your salary directly to a bank account in South Africa. What you can do is: Set up a bank account in South Africa, and add your salary to it. Send your salary to Chile, and have it deposited to your Chilean account. Withdraw the money from your Chilean account to your South African bank account. The only problem is that the bank in Chile will charge you a fee for the transfer. You can use a service like TransferWise to send money to South Africa, but it's not a direct transfer. You would need to open a bank account in South Africa, and transfer the money to that account. You could then withdraw the money from the South African account into your South African bank account. If you're paying your salary in US Dollars, you'll need to convert the money into South African Rand before you send it. There are a number of ways to do this, but the easiest way is probably to use a currency exchange service like XE.com. You can also convert the money to Rand using the Rand to USD rate on XE.com, but this will be more expensive than using a currency exchange service.

Question 4

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in South Africa for a company in Chile?

Accepted Answer

If you are working remotely in South Africa for a corporation established in Chile, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the process is quite simple and straightforward.

In this article, we will look at how to pay your taxes in South Africa when working in Chile.

What are the taxes in Chile?
Chile is a country that has a high tax rate. In fact, it is one of the most tax-friendly countries in the world. This is because Chile has a low corporate tax rate of 15% and a high tax rate for the richest 1%.
However, the Chilean tax code has been recently changed. In 2018, a new tax code was introduced. This new tax code is more complex than the previous one.
In this article, we will look at the Chilean tax system and how to pay your taxes in Chile when working remotely for a corporation in Chile.

How to pay my taxes in Chile?
As mentioned, the Chilean tax code is more complex than the previous one. In the previous tax code, taxes were paid in the country where the corporation was established.
However, in the new tax code, taxes are paid in the country where the corporation is headquartered.
In the new tax code, there are two types of taxes:
Social Security Tax (PIS)
Corporate Income Tax (IVA)
PIS is the Chilean social security tax. It is a social security tax that is paid on the employee’s salary.