Live in Uganda while having a job in China

By Mark 10 April 2022

Can I live in Uganda and work remotely for a company in China?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You have a good reason for leaving your home country.
  2. You have a good reason for moving to another country.
  3. You have a good reason for working for a foreign company.
  4. You have a good reason for working remotely.
  5. You have a good reason for working for a company in a different time zone.
  6. You have a good reason for working for a company in a different language.
  7. You have a good reason for working for a company in a different culture.
  8. You have a good reason for working for a company in a different climate.
  9. You have a good reason for working for a company in a different country.

How to find remote work in China while living in Uganda?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in China even though you are located in Uganda. For that we need to do some things in China first. In this post, I will share the most important things that you need to know before you can get a remote job in China.

  1. Know the Chinese language
    First of all, you should know Chinese language. You need to know how to write Chinese characters and how to read Chinese characters. You can get a Chinese language course online or you can get it offline. You can get Chinese language course on the internet. You can also get Chinese language course in Chinese schools or you can get it from a Chinese friend.
    Chinese language is one of the most important things that you need to know before you can get a remote job in China. If you don’t know Chinese language, you will be unable to communicate with the Chinese people. You will be unable to communicate with your Chinese employer. If you don’t know Chinese language, you will be unable to get a remote job in China.

  2. Know the Chinese culture
    You need to know the Chinese culture. You need to know the Chinese values. You need to know the Chinese way of life. You need to know the Chinese lifestyle.

How to get paid in Uganda when working remotely for a corporation in China?

You can get paid in Uganda even if you are working for a company in China, however , the process is a bit different.

If you are working for a company in China, then you will be paid in RMB and then converted to Ugandan Shillings, if you are working for a company in Uganda, you will be paid in Ugandan Shillings and then converted to RMB.
The process is similar to the one used to convert USD to GBP and GBP to USD.
The process of converting RMB to Ugandan Shillings is a bit different and is explained below:

Step 1:
The first step is to convert your RMB to USD. You can do this by using a service like the one provided by Binance.com.
Step 2:
The next step is to convert your USD to Ugandan Shillings.
To convert USD to Ugandan Shillings, you can use the Binance.com service, or you can use the exchange rate provided by the Uganda National Bank.
Step 3:
The final step is to convert your Ugandan Shillings to RMB.
To convert Ugandan Shillings to RMB, you can use the exchange rate provided by the Uganda National Bank.

How do taxes work in Uganda if I’m working remotely for a company Uganda?

When working remotely in Uganda for a firm based in China, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you need to make sure you are aware of the rules.

In Uganda, taxes are generally charged on your income, and they are usually based on the total income you have earned. For example, if you earn a salary of $1,000, then you will pay tax of $150.
If you are self-employed, then you will be taxed on your net income, which is the difference between your income and your expenses. For example, if you earn $1,000, but your expenses are $500, then you will have a net income of $500.
If you are a freelancer, then you will be taxed on your gross income. This means that you will be taxed on the total amount you earn, and not the net amount.
In Uganda, you can claim deductions on your tax return, which will reduce the amount of tax you will have to pay.
For example, if you have a car, you can claim a deduction of $5,000 for the car. If you earn $1,000, then you will pay $150 tax on $1,000, and you will only have to pay $100 tax on $5,000.
You can claim deductions for things like home office, childcare, and so on.
If you have a child, you can claim a deduction of $2,000 for childcare.