Living in Ukraine while working in Côte d'Ivoire

By Mark 05 April 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire while being in Ukraine?

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

  1. Check if the company you are interested in is registered in Ukraine
  2. Check if you need a work visa
  3. Check if the company you are interested in has a Ukrainian office

Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire while being in Ukraine.

How to live in Ukraine and find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire?

Finding remote work in Côte d’Ivoire if you are located in Ukraine might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to first find remote work in Ukraine.

The major challenge is that there is not much remote work in Côte d’Ivoire.
We will explain you how to find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire and how to find remote work in Ukraine.
We will also help you to find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire if you are located in Ukraine.
We will help you to find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire even if you are located in the USA.
And even if you are located in the UK.
We will help you to find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire even if you are located in the Netherlands.
How to find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire
First of all, you have to decide where you want to live.
There are many places in Côte d’Ivoire.
You have to choose one.
We recommend you to live in Abidjan.
Abidjan is the capital of Côte d’Ivoire.
If you want to live in Abidjan, we recommend you to find remote work in Abidjan.
Abidjan is the most developed city in Côte d’Ivoire.

How a company in Côte d’Ivoire can send my salary in Ukraine?

When working remotely for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, you salary can be send to Ukraine but only if you are an expat, and if you have a contract with your employer.

What is the difference between a contract and an employment contract? A contract is an agreement between two or more parties, while an employment contract is an agreement between an employer and an employee.
Can I change my salary? Yes, you can change your salary. You can change it once a year.
Can I change my job? Yes, you can change your job. You can change it once a year.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Ukraine for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

If you are working remotely in Ukraine for a corporation established in Côte d’Ivoire, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

The tax system of Ukraine is very complex. In addition to the tax on income and profits, there are taxes on consumption and a tax on capital gains.
You can pay your taxes in Ukraine, but you must know the rules of the game.

What are the taxes on income and profits?
In Ukraine, there are three types of taxes on income and profits:

  • income tax (прибыльная таможенная ставка, PBTS)
  • corporate income tax (прибыльная таможенная ставка, PBTS)
  • profit tax (прибыльная таможенная ставка, PBTS)
    The tax rate is 30% on income and profits for individuals and corporations.