Live in South Africa while having a job in Kazakhstan
Can I work remotely for a company in Kazakhstan while being in South Africa?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- If you are not a citizen of Kazakhstan, you will need to be able to work in Kazakhstan without a work permit, or you will need to have a work permit.
- If you are not a citizen of South Africa, you will need to be able to work in South Africa without a work permit, or you will need to have a work permit.
- If you are not a citizen of both countries, you will need to be able to work in both countries without a work permit, or you will need to have a work permit.
The visa situation for Kazakhstan is complicated. For one thing, Kazakhstan is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), and it is not a signatory to the Schengen Agreement. As a result, you will need a work permit in Kazakhstan to work for a foreign employer.
This means that you will need to apply for a work permit in Kazakhstan, which will normally take about 3 months to process.
If you are not a citizen of Kazakhstan, you will need to apply for a work permit in Kazakhstan and you will need to have a visa for Kazakhstan before you can apply for a work permit.
If you are a citizen of Kazakhstan, you can work in Kazakhstan without a work permit.
How to live in South Africa and find remote work in Kazakhstan?
Finding remote work in Kazakhstan if you are located in South Africa might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider other countries as well.
We have collected the best remote work destinations for you. You can choose any of them and start your remote work journey.
The best remote work destinations for South Africans
If you are located in South Africa, you have many options to work remotely. You can start your remote work journey by choosing any of the following remote work destinations.
Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan is one of the most popular countries for remote work. It is a country with a large population of people who are willing to work remotely.
It is a country with a lot of opportunities for remote work. It is a country with a large number of remote workers.
Kazakhstan is a country with a lot of opportunities for remote work.
How a company in Kazakhstan can send my salary in South Africa?
When working remotely for a corporation in Kazakhstan, you salary can be send to South Africa but you must be registered as a South African resident.
How to register as a South African resident in Kazakhstan?
If you are a South African resident, you can register in Kazakhstan. You can do this through the South African embassy in Kazakhstan.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in South Africa for a company in Kazakhstan?
If you are working remotely in South Africa for a corporation established in Kazakhstan, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are quite simple.
The tax situation for working remotely in South Africa is relatively simple. You will be taxed on your South African salary and the tax paid to your employer is included in your remuneration.
Working remotely in South Africa for a company in Kazakhstan
Working remotely in South Africa for a company in Kazakhstan is not that complicated.
The company in Kazakhstan is the employer and you are the employee.
You are not taxed in South Africa on the income earned in Kazakhstan, but the company in Kazakhstan is responsible for the tax on the income earned in Kazakhstan.
Taxation in South Africa
The South African tax system is based on a progressive income tax system.
Tax on your salary
The tax on your salary is paid at source and is included in your remuneration.
Tax on your remuneration
The tax on your remuneration is paid at source and is included in your remuneration.