Working in South Africa for a corporation in Germany
Can I work remotely in South Africa for a company in Germany?
Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:
- If you are a citizen of the EU, you can work in Germany. If you are a non-EU citizen, you can work in Germany, if your employer has a work permit for you.
- If you are a non-EU citizen and your employer has a work permit for you, you can work in Germany.
How can I find a remote job in Germany while living in South Africa?
When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Germany even if you are located in South Africa, for that we need to know a few things first.
This article will cover the following topics:
What kind of remote jobs are there in Germany?
What is the German job market like?
How can I find a remote job in Germany?
In Germany, there are many different types of jobs that are available.
How can I get paid in South Africa when working remotely for a company in Germany?
It is possible to get paid in South Africa while working for a company in Germany but it is not easy. The first thing to do is to get a company in Germany to sponsor your visa. This will allow you to work in Germany and be paid in South Africa.
How to get a company in Germany to sponsor my visa
The first step is to get a company in Germany to sponsor your visa. This is the easy part, you just have to fill in the form and pay the fees. The next step is to get your sponsor to complete the application for you. This is the difficult part. It can be done but it is not easy.
I have found it is best to work with a company in Germany that has a local office in South Africa. This way the company can complete the application for you and they can also help you with any visa issues that may arise.
I have found that the best company to work with is the German company Fürst. Fürst is a company that is based in Germany and is owned by a South African. They have an office in Cape Town and a local office in Johannesburg. This makes it easy for them to assist you with the visa application.
If you do not have a local office in South Africa it is possible to work for a German company from a different country. I have worked for a German company from the USA and it is possible to get paid in South Africa.
How to get paid in South Africa
Will I pay taxes in South Africa or Germany when working remotely in South Africa?
Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in South Africa for a corporation in Germany, so we’ve put together a quick guide to help you work out the tax implications.
What is the tax rate in South Africa?
The tax rate in South Africa is R5,068 per year (or R5,068 per month).
This is a flat tax rate and does not vary depending on the amount of income you earn.
The tax rate in Germany?
The tax rate in Germany is 19,6% for individuals and 21,8% for companies.
This is also a flat tax rate, so if you earn R1,5 million per year you will be taxed 19,6% on the first R1,5 million and 21,8% on the remaining R1,5 million.
What about South African expats working in Germany?
If you are a South African expat working in Germany you will pay the German tax rate, which is 19,6% for individuals and 21,8% for companies.
You will pay this tax on any income you earn in Germany, so if you earn R1,5 million per year you will be taxed 19,6% on the first R1,5 million and 21,8% on the remaining R1,5 million.