Living in Switzerland while working in Burkina Faso

By Mark 09 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Burkina Faso while being in Switzerland?

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

  1. It is recommended to not have more than a few weeks of remote working at a time, as you will be spending time and energy on travel.
  2. You will need a good internet connection.
  3. You will need to find a way to work from a coffee shop, or in a co-working space.
  4. You will need to be self-motivated, as you will need to deal with things like:
  • travel costs (i.e. flights, accommodation, food,…)
  • working from coffee shops, where you might not have internet connection.
  • working from a co-working space, where you will need to be able to focus on your work.
  • working from a coffee shop, where you will have to pay the coffee shop, and then, you will have to deal with the fact that you will not have an internet connection.
  • working from a co-working space, where you will have to pay the co-working space, and then, you will have to deal with the fact that you will not have internet connection.
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    We hope that we have covered most of the key points. If you have any questions, we would be happy to help.

My husband and I are looking to move to a place where we can live for a few months to a year.

How to live in Switzerland and find remote work in Burkina Faso?

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso if you are located in Switzerland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to the beautiful country where there are a lot of remote jobs. Remote jobs are mostly available in the IT sector. However, it is not always easy to find remote work in Burkina Faso. You will have to work hard and take some risks. But the benefits are great!

How to find remote work in Burkina Faso?
First, you have to know that the country is located in West Africa. The capital is Ouagadougou. There are two seasons: the dry season (November-April) and the wet season (May-October). You can find remote work in Burkina Faso during the dry season.
To find remote work in Burkina Faso, you have to know the local language. The official language is French, but English is widely spoken. The country is a Francophone country, therefore the official language is French.
Burkina Faso has a very high literacy rate (99.5%) and the country is also considered to be a very peaceful country. It is a developing country with a population of 18.4 million. The economy is based on agriculture, mining, and tourism.
If you want to find remote work in Burkina Faso, you should know that there are a lot of companies in the IT sector. Therefore, you can find a lot of remote jobs in the IT sector.

How a company in Burkina Faso can send my salary in Switzerland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you salary can be send to Switzerland but it is more complicated than it sounds.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Burkina Faso for the last few months. I’ve been in Africa for the last 3 years and the company is based in Switzerland.
Working remotely is great, but I’ve been wondering about the possibility of sending my salary back to my family.
I’ve been thinking about this for a while, and I’ve come up with a solution.
I’ve been working remotely for the last few months, and my salary is being sent to Switzerland.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Switzerland for a company in Burkina Faso?

If you are working remotely in Switzerland for a corporation established in Burkina Faso, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite simple. The tax burden is the same as for a local company.

If you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, you will be taxed in Burkina Faso. However, you will not be taxed in Switzerland because you are not a resident of Switzerland.
You can choose between the following options:

  1. If you are a resident of Burkina Faso, you will be taxed in Burkina Faso.
  2. If you are a resident of Switzerland, you will be taxed in Switzerland.
  3. If you are not a resident of either Switzerland or Burkina Faso, you will be taxed in Switzerland.