Live in Austria while having a job in Zambia

Can I live in Austria and work remotely for a company in Zambia?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. The company is registered in Austria.
  2. The company is not registered in a tax haven.
  3. The company is not registered in a country with a high level of corruption.
  4. The company has a registered office in Austria.

How to find remote work in Zambia while living in Austria?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Zambia even though you are located in Austria. For that we will need to consider the following factors:

  1. The quality of education
    The quality of education in Zambia is on the rise. For instance, the University of Zambia is one of the best universities in Africa. It has a reputation for quality education, and it is ranked as one of the top 10 universities in Africa.
    In addition, the University of Zambia has a campus in Austria. This means that you can study at the University of Zambia while living in Austria.
  2. The quality of living
    Zambia is a beautiful country. It is located in Southern Africa. It has a tropical climate. This means that the weather is warm throughout the year.
    There are also many tourist attractions in Zambia. You can visit the Victoria Falls, the Livingstone, the Kafue and the Luangwa Valley. These are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Zambia.
    The quality of living in Zambia is good. For instance, the average cost of living is quite low. In addition, the cost of living is lower than in other countries in Africa.
  3. The quality of internet
    The quality of internet in Zambia is good. There are many internet providers in Zambia. You can use the internet at affordable prices.
    The quality of internet in Austria is also good.
  4. The cost of living

How to get paid in Austria when working remotely for a corporation in Zambia?

You can get paid in Austria even if you are working for a company in Zambia, however , there are some conditions that need to be met.

This article will give you some tips and advice on how to get paid in Austria when working remotely for a corporation in Zambia.

What is remote working in Austria?
Remote working in Austria is the situation where a person works for a company in a different country than the one they live in.
This means that they are working in a different time zone than the one they are living in, and the work that they do is done remotely, meaning that they don’t have to be physically present in the office.
This is quite common in the IT industry, but it can also apply to any kind of job.
The advantages of working remotely are many:
It can be cheaper to work remotely for a company in a different country than for a company in the same country.
You can work from home, which is a lot more convenient than being in an office.
You can work when you want, meaning that you don’t have to follow a strict schedule.
You can work for as long as you want, which means that you can choose to work only a few hours a week, or work full-time.
You can work from anywhere you want, meaning that you can work from your home, a cafe, or even on a plane.

How do taxes work in Austria if I’m working remotely for a company Austria?

When working remotely in Austria for a firm based in Zambia, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to know exactly how they work. In this article, we will cover all the details you need to know.

What are the taxes in Austria if I work remotely for a company?
Austria has a rather complicated tax system, which we will briefly explain in the following.
Let’s start with a simple example. You live and work in Austria, but your company is based in Zambia. You work remotely for them and you earn a salary of EUR 1000 per month.

What are the taxes in Austria?
You are taxed at the Austrian rate of 19% for any income earned in Austria.
This means that you will pay 19% tax on EUR 1000, which will be EUR 190.
However, if you earn this income from a company based in Zambia, you will be taxed at the Zambian rate of 30%.
So, you will be taxed at 30% on the EUR 1000, which will be EUR 300.
Therefore, if you earn EUR 1000 from a company based in Zambia, you will pay tax at 30% on EUR 1000, which is EUR 300.
However, if you earn the same amount from your company based in Austria, you will only be taxed at the Austrian rate of 19%.
Therefore, you will be taxed at 19% on EUR 1000, which will be EUR 190.
You will not be taxed on the EUR 300.