Work in Zambia for a corporation based in Namibia

Can I work remotely for a company in Namibia while being in Zambia?

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

  1. If you are going to work for a company in Namibia, you must be working for a company registered in Namibia.
  2. You must have a valid passport.
  3. You must have a valid visa to enter Namibia.
  4. You must have a valid visa to enter Zambia.

I’m not sure if you can work in Namibia while being in Zambia, but you can work in Namibia while being in South Africa.

How to live in Zambia and find remote work in Namibia?

Finding remote work in Namibia if you are located in Zambia might be difficult, therefore we recommend to try to find remote work in another country where you are located.

If you are located in Zambia, and you want to work in Namibia, then you can try to find remote work in Namibia.
If you are located in Namibia, and you want to work in Zambia, then you can try to find remote work in Zambia.

How a company in Namibia can send my salary in Zambia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Namibia, you salary can be send to Zambia but only after a lengthy process.

A company in Namibia can send my salary in Zambia?
In most cases, yes. As an employee working from a remote location, you will be responsible for all the taxes and fees.
However, there are ways in which a company in Namibia can send your salary in Zambia.
Taxes and fees
If you are working from a remote location, you will have to pay all the taxes and fees.
For instance, if you are a resident in Zambia, you will have to pay the Zambian tax.
If you are a resident in Namibia, you will have to pay the Namibian tax.
If you are a resident in both countries, you will have to pay both taxes.
If you are a non-resident in both countries, you will have to pay the taxes in both countries.
You can also pay the taxes and fees in the country where you are working.
However, this can be a very expensive option.

How to get your salary sent to Zambia?
To get your salary sent to Zambia, you will have to complete a form.
This form is submitted to the bank in Namibia, and the money is transferred to the bank in Zambia.
The bank in Namibia will issue a certificate of deposit which you will need to bring to the bank in Zambia.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Zambia for a company in Namibia?

If you are working remotely in Zambia for a corporation established in Namibia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is pretty easy to find out how to pay taxes in Zambia for a company in Namibia.

Taxes in Namibia
Namibia is a country with a large economy and is a relatively small country compared to other countries in Africa. The Namibian government has a very low tax rate for corporations. There are no taxes for corporations on income earned in Namibia.
Corporate tax rate is 0% for the first 10 million Namibian dollars ($5,000 USD) of the company’s net income. For companies that earn more than 10 million dollars ($5,000 USD) in net income, corporate tax rate is 15% of the company’s net income.

What is the tax rate for individuals in Namibia?
The tax rate for individuals in Namibia is 15% for the first 10 million Namibian dollars ($5,000 USD) of the individual’s net income. For individuals that earn more than 10 million dollars ($5,000 USD) in net income, the tax rate is 30% of the individual’s net income.