Living in Belgium while working in Ethiopia
Can I live in Belgium and work remotely for a company in Ethiopia?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Check the visa requirements and your work permit, it might be easier to have your employer sponsor you.
- Make sure that you are able to find a company in Ethiopia that is willing to hire you, if you cannot find a company in Belgium or elsewhere, you can always work remotely for yourself.
What is the best way to get a work visa in Belgium?
There are two ways to get a work visa in Belgium, the first one is to apply online, the second one is to go to a Belgian embassy and apply there.
What is the difference between a work permit and a work visa?
A work permit is usually a temporary permit that allows you to work in Belgium for a limited amount of time. A work visa is a permanent permit and allows you to work in Belgium for a longer period of time.
How do I get a work permit in Belgium?
The procedure for getting a work permit in Belgium is very simple, you just need to fill out a form (C1) and you need to make a small payment to get your permit.
How to find remote work in Ethiopia while living in Belgium?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Ethiopia even though you are located in Belgium. For that we suggest you to use our remote job search engine, that will help you to find the right job for you.
Ethiopia is a country in Africa, with the population of 100 million people. The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. The economy of Ethiopia is developed, but there is still a lot of work to be done.
We are a worldwide remote job search engine, which includes vacancies from 50,000 companies. We have a lot of experience in helping people with their job search. We will be happy to help you with your remote job search in Ethiopia.
We are passionate about helping people with finding a suitable job and a better life. We know how hard it is to find a job and a better life, so we are doing our best to help you.
Our service is completely free. You will not pay anything, unless you get a job.
How to get paid in Belgium when working remotely for a corporation in Ethiopia?
You can get paid in Belgium even if you are working for a company in Ethiopia, however , you will have to take some extra steps.
The first thing you need to do is to register your company in Belgium. This can be done online, and it will cost you 25 euros. The company will be registered as a limited liability company.
Once you have registered your company, you will need to open a bank account in Belgium. You can open a bank account at the Belgian branch of your bank, or you can open a bank account with a Belgian bank. The latter option will cost you a bit more, but you will have a bank account with a Belgian bank.
Once you have opened a bank account, you will need to apply for a Belgian residence permit. This will cost you an additional 60 euros. You will need to provide the following documents to the Belgian consulate:
The address where you are working from
A letter of introduction from your company
A letter of recommendation from your company
A copy of your passport
A copy of your visa
A copy of your residence permit
A copy of your work contract
A copy of your bank account statement
Once you have completed all of the documents, you will need to pay the fee for the residence permit.
Once you have registered your company, opened a bank account, and applied for a residence permit, you can start working in Belgium.
The Belgian government has a number of programs that can help you to get started in Belgium.
How do taxes work in Belgium if I’m working remotely for a company Belgium?
When working remotely in Belgium for a firm based in Ethiopia, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together this guide to help you.
What is a Belgian tax residence?
A Belgian tax residence is a Belgian tax resident who lives in Belgium and has a permanent address in Belgium.
You can be a Belgian tax resident if you:
have a permanent address in Belgium
work in Belgium
work for a firm based in Belgium
work for a firm based in a country outside of Belgium
