Work in Turkey for a company in Ethiopia

By Mark 04 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Turkey for a company in Ethiopia?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company you want to work for is located in Ethiopia.
  2. The company you want to work for is located in Turkey.
  3. You are not a citizen of Turkey or Ethiopia.
  4. You are not a citizen of the European Union.
  5. You are not a citizen of the European Union and you are not an employee of a company from the European Union.
  6. You are not a citizen of the European Union and you are not an employee of a company from the European Union and you are not a spouse or a child of an employee of a company from the European Union.

How can I find a remote job in Ethiopia while living in Turkey?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Ethiopia even if you are located in Turkey, for that we need to understand what is remote job and what is remote work.

What is Remote Work?
The term “Remote Work” is used to describe a job that is done by a remote employee or an employee working from home, while the employer is not physically located in the same place.
For example, an employee who works in a company in Turkey but is based in Ethiopia, while working from home, can be considered as a remote employee.
There are many reasons for this. One of the most important reasons is the difference in time zones.
If you work for a company in Turkey, it means that your working hours are between the hours of 7am to 3pm.
If you work for a company in Ethiopia, it means that your working hours are between the hours of 7am to 5pm.
So, if you work for a company in Turkey and you are based in Ethiopia, you will be working for more than 6 hours.
Another reason for this is the difference in the working culture.
In Turkey, working hours are fixed, and in Ethiopia, working hours are flexible.
As a result, it is easier to work for a company in Turkey than it is to work for a company in Ethiopia.
If you are a remote employee, it means that you can work for a company located in Turkey and be based in Ethiopia.

How can I get paid in Turkey when working remotely for a company in Ethiopia?

It is possible to get paid in Turkey while working for a company in Ethiopia but it is not easy.

I have been working remotely for a company in Ethiopia for the past few years. I am a web developer and I do not have a Turkish bank account.
I am an Ethiopian citizen and I have been working remotely for a company in Turkey for the past few years.

Will I pay taxes in Turkey or Ethiopia when working remotely in Turkey?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Turkey for a corporation in Ethiopia, so we will cover the most common scenarios.

Will I pay taxes in Turkey or Ethiopia when working remotely in Turkey for a corporation in Ethiopia?
If you are a US citizen, you can live and work in Turkey as a non-resident, and be a citizen of Turkey for tax purposes. You are not a US citizen, but you are a resident of Turkey for tax purposes. If you are a non-resident, you can work in Turkey and pay taxes in Turkey. If you are a resident, you can work in Turkey and pay taxes in Turkey, or in your country of residence, if you have one.