Work in Belarus for a company in Burkina Faso

Can I work remotely for a company in Burkina Faso while being in Belarus?

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

  1. You must be in the EU or Switzerland
  2. You must have a valid visa
  3. You must have a valid working permit in Burkina Faso
  4. You must be able to prove that you have a bank account in Burkina Faso

How to live in Belarus and find remote work in Burkina Faso?

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso if you are located in Belarus might be difficult, therefore we recommend to register in Burkina Faso and look for remote work opportunities.

Burkina Faso is a landlocked country in West Africa. It is bordered by Mali, Niger, Ghana, Togo, Benin, Ivory Coast and Benin. It is the second largest country in Africa after Algeria. The capital city is Ouagadougou.
The official language is French, but most people also speak the local language, Dioula. Burkina Faso is a member of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie.
In 2015, the GDP of Burkina Faso was estimated to be $10.5 billion, and the GDP per capita was $2,400. The main economic sectors are agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
Burkina Faso is a country with an extremely low cost of living. The cost of living in Burkina Faso is low and the cost of living index in Burkina Faso is 53.1.
The unemployment rate in Burkina Faso is estimated to be 8.5%.
The population of Burkina Faso is estimated to be around 18.7 million people.
The country’s major exports are cotton, coffee, and iron ore. The main exports of Burkina Faso are coffee, cotton, iron ore, and cocoa.
Burkina Faso is a country with a tropical climate.

How a company in Burkina Faso can send my salary in Belarus?

When working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you salary can be send to Belarus but only if you have a valid visa.

A company in Burkina Faso can send your salary to Belarus
Yes, you can send your salary to Belarus if you are working for a company in Burkina Faso.
The first thing you need to do is to open an account with a bank in Belarus. The second thing is to get a visa.

How to open an account in Belarus?
If you want to open an account with a bank in Belarus you need to be a resident of Belarus, to be a citizen of Belarus or a resident of the European Union.
You need to fill out a form with your personal data and your bank will decide whether or not you are eligible to open an account with them.
After you have filled out the form you will be asked to pay a fee.

How to get a visa in Belarus?
You need to apply for a visa in Belarus. The visa will take from 3 to 10 days to be processed.
If you are a citizen of Belarus, you need to get a visa for a business trip.
If you are a citizen of the European Union you need to get a visa for a vacation.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Belarus for a company in Burkina Faso?

If you are working remotely in Belarus for a corporation established in Burkina Faso, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is very simple. You need to know the tax rates and the rules in Belarus, and you need to know the tax rules in Burkina Faso.

Taxes in Belarus
The Belarusian law on taxes is the Law on Taxes and Taxes on Goods and Services. This law was adopted in the year 1995. The Law on Taxes was amended in the year 2002. The current version of the law on taxes is the Law on Taxes and Taxes on Goods and Services.
Tax rates in Belarus
The tax rate in Belarus is 10%. The tax rate on the income of the company is the same as the tax rate on the income of the individual. The tax rate on the income of the company is 10%. The tax rate on the income of the individual is 10%.
Taxes on the income of the company

Taxes on the income of the individual