Living in the UK while working in Côte d'Ivoire

By Mark 20 April 2022

Can I work remotely in the UK for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

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

  1. The company is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Côte d’Ivoire and is registered in the UK as a company.
  2. The company is not a tax resident in the UK.
  3. The company is not a company registered in the UK.
  4. The company is not a company registered in Côte d’Ivoire.

Can I work remotely in the UK for a company in France?

  1. The company is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce in France and is registered in the UK as a company.
  2. The company is not a company registered in France.
    Can I work remotely in the UK for a company in Switzerland?
  3. The company is a member of the British Chamber of Commerce in Switzerland and is registered in the UK as a company.

How can I find a remote job in Côte d’Ivoire while living in the UK?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Côte d’Ivoire even if you are located in the UK, for that we need to do a little bit of work.

If you have a good internet connection, you can make a simple search on the internet to find a job in Côte d’Ivoire. But if you are located in the UK, you can also take advantage of the fact that some companies are willing to work with people located abroad.
If you are located in the UK, you can apply for a job in Côte d’Ivoire through a company that is willing to hire people from abroad.

How can I get paid in the UK when working remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

It is possible to get paid in the UK while working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire but you will need to check the company’s remuneration policy before you start.

It is possible to get paid in the UK while working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire but you will need to check the company’s remuneration policy before you start.
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‘‘‘It is possible to get paid in the UK while working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire but you will need to check the company’s remuneration policy before you start.’’’
The most common way of getting paid in the UK is by direct deposit. If you are a salaried employee, your employer will pay you your salary into your bank account and this will be your salary. If you are a self-employed person, you will need to pay yourself your salary and then get paid by your bank.
If you are a self-employed person and you want to get paid in the UK, you will need to check with your bank if they will allow you to pay yourself from your UK bank account.

Will I pay taxes in the UK or Côte d’Ivoire when working remotely in the UK?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in the UK for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, so it is worth checking that you are being taxed correctly.

I’m based in the UK and working for a US company, but I want to live in Côte d’Ivoire.
Will I need to pay tax in the UK or Côte d’Ivoire when working remotely in the UK?
Yes.
You will need to pay tax in the UK on any income you earn from your work in the UK.
If you are a resident of Côte d’Ivoire, you will need to pay tax in Côte d’Ivoire on any income you earn from your work in the UK.
If you are a resident of the UK, you will need to pay tax in the UK on any income you earn from your work in the UK.