Live in Austria while having a job in Congo

Can I work remotely for a company in Congo while being in Austria?

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

  1. Can the company allow you to work remotely from Austria?
  2. Can you travel to Congo for work?
  3. Can you travel to Congo for an appointment?
  4. Can you travel to Congo for a conference?
  5. Can you travel to Congo for a family visit?
  6. Do you need to travel to Congo for training or an interview?

In Congo, the company will probably have a legal office in Kinshasa or Brazzaville. In that case, it will be a good idea to visit it before you decide to apply for the position.
If you are based in Austria and you need to travel to Congo for a conference, a family visit or for training or an interview, you can probably work remotely for the company from Austria.

However, the key question is: can the company allow you to work remotely?
If the company doesn’t allow you to work remotely, you can still apply for the position. But, it is not a good idea to do that. You will need to explain that you need to travel to Congo.
If the company allows you to work remotely, you can probably work remotely for the company from Austria.

How to live in Austria and find remote work in Congo?

Finding remote work in Congo if you are located in Austria might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Congo for at least six months and find remote work there.

The following article will help you find remote work in Congo.

Why live in Congo?
In this article, we will look at the advantages of living in Congo.
First of all, you can work remotely and be in your own home country, which is very convenient.
If you are located in Austria, you can find remote work in Congo for a couple of months and then move to Congo for a longer period.
This way, you can experience a different culture, learn new skills and work in a new environment.
You can also work on a project that will change your life.
It is an opportunity to make a difference in the world, to learn a new language and to find a new job.
If you are a software engineer, you can work on a project that will change the world.
If you are a student, you can use your studies to change the world.
If you are a photographer, you can use your skills to change the world.
If you are a writer, you can use your skills to change the world.
If you are a designer, you can use your skills to change the world.
If you are a teacher, you can use your skills to change the world.
If you are an artist, you can use your skills to change the world.

How a company in Congo can send my salary in Austria?

When working remotely for a corporation in Congo, you salary can be send to Austria but it’s not as simple as it sounds.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Congo for the past 6 months. I have a permanent residence in Austria and I’m still paying taxes in Austria.
I have been working remotely for a company in Congo for the past 6 months.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Austria for a company in Congo?

If you are working remotely in Austria for a corporation established in Congo, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is easy and straightforward.

To be able to deduct your expenses, you have to keep an accurate accounting of your income and your expenses. This is true for any country in the world.
Here are some useful tips to help you to get your taxes right.

How to calculate your income?
The main source of your income is your salary. You can deduct from your salary the expenses of the office, such as rent, electricity, water, internet, phone, office supplies, maintenance, etc.
You can also deduct from your salary the expenses of the home office, such as internet, electricity, phone, maintenance, etc.
You can also deduct from your salary the expenses of your work from home, such as internet, electricity, phone, maintenance, etc.
However, if you are working remotely from the home office, you are not allowed to deduct from your salary the expenses of the home office.
The best way to calculate your income is to use the time you spend working.
For example, if you work from home and you are working for 8 hours per day, you are working for 80 hours per week.
In this case, you can deduct from your salary the expenses of the home office, such as internet, electricity, phone, maintenance, etc.