Live in Uganda while having a job in Japan

By Mark 04 April 2022

Can I work remotely in Uganda for a company in Japan?

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

  1. If you’re not a resident of Uganda, you’ll have to pay tax.
  2. You need to have a valid passport to travel to Uganda.
  3. If you’re not a Ugandan citizen, you’ll need to get a visa from the Ugandan embassy in your home country.
  4. You need to be able to work legally in Uganda.
  5. You need to be able to speak and understand the local language.
  6. You need to be able to work in the local currency.
  7. You need to be able to travel to and from your home country and Uganda.
  8. You need to have a working internet connection.
  9. You need to have a valid visa from your home country.
  10. You need to have a valid visa from Uganda.
  11. You need to have a valid work permit.
  12. You need to have a valid work permit from Uganda.
  13. You need to have a valid work permit from your home country.

How can I find a remote job in Japan while living in Uganda?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Japan even if you are located in Uganda, for that we need to find a way to communicate with Japanese companies.

I’m not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, but I’m planning to move to Japan in a few months time and I’m looking for work. I’m looking to work in a company that is not based in Japan, but I’m not sure where to start. I’m currently a freelance writer, and I’m currently working on my first book. I’ve been writing for a few years, but I’m still fairly new to the freelance world. I have a few ideas for books that I would like to write, and I’m looking to get into the industry. I’m currently looking for work, but I’m not sure where to start. I’m hoping that you can point me in the right direction.

How can I get paid in Uganda when working remotely for a company in Japan?

It is possible to get paid in Uganda while working for a company in Japan but it will take time and effort.

The best way is to get a bank account in Uganda. This way, you can receive and send money from and to your bank account.
A bank account in Uganda will allow you to have a bank account in Uganda. It is possible to open a bank account in Uganda from a bank in Japan.
You can transfer money to a bank account in Uganda using a bank account in Japan.
You can receive money from a bank account in Uganda using a bank account in Japan.

Will I pay taxes in Uganda or Japan when working remotely in Uganda?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Uganda for a corporation in Japan, so we’ve put together a short guide to taxes in Uganda.

The following information is for general guidance only and is not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
Uganda Tax
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is responsible for collecting taxes in Uganda.
The following taxes are levied by UR
Corporate Income Tax
Value Added Tax (VAT)
Excise Duty
Capital Gains Tax
Duties
The following taxes are levied by the Ministry of Finance (MOF):
Corporate income tax is levied at a rate of 30% on the taxable income of companies. The tax is levied on the income of companies, including the income of the company’s shareholders.
The taxable income of a company is the company’s income, less any deductions.