Work in Botswana for a company based in France

By Mark 11 June 2022

Can I live in Botswana and work remotely for a company in France?

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

  1. If you want to work from abroad, it is important to have a very clear idea of what the job entails. What are the hours, what is the working environment, what is the cost of living, etc.
  2. A company in France usually requires you to live in the country for a minimum of six months.
  3. Your French visa will only be valid for six months, so you will need to renew your visa after six months.
  4. A company in France usually requires you to have a French partner in order to work.
  5. If you want to work remotely, you will need to have a good internet connection and a good phone line.
  6. Your company will also require you to have a social security number.
  7. You will also need to have a good understanding of the French language.
  8. You will need to pay taxes in France.

thanks for your question. It is possible to work in Botswana as a self-employed person. In order to do this, you will need to register as an independent business and apply for a business permit.
This means that you will need to provide evidence that you have a regular income. This could be a regular job in Botswana or a regular client base.
You can also work in Botswana as a freelancer. This means that you will be self-employed and you will be responsible for paying your own taxes.

How to find remote work in France while living in Botswana?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Botswana. For that we need to first get a remote job in France. If you want to get a remote job in France, you need to have a good profile on LinkedIn. It is very important to have a good profile on LinkedIn, since you can use it to get the job. LinkedIn can help you to get the job, since you can use it to send messages to the potential employers.

France is a beautiful country. People from different countries have visited France and have enjoyed the beauty of the country. The people of France have a very good reputation in the world. The people of France are very polite and have a very good culture. In France, people are very friendly to each other.

How to get paid in Botswana when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in France, however it may be more difficult.

The process of getting paid in Botswana is as follows:

  1. You have to fill up a Botswana job application form and send it to your employer.
  2. Your employer will send your application to the Ministry of Labour, Employment, Small and Medium Enterprises, Skills and Labour.
  3. The Ministry will review your application and decide whether they want to hire you or not.
  4. If you are hired, you will be given a job offer.
  5. If you accept the job offer, the employer will send your application to the Botswana Central Bank for approval.
  6. If your application is approved by the Central Bank, the employer will issue a work permit for you to work in Botswana.
  7. You will be given a work permit that you can take to Botswana Embassy in France to get your work permit stamped.
  8. You will then be given a work permit that you can take to the Botswana Labour Bureau to get your work permit stamped.
  9. You will then be given a work permit that you can take to the Botswana Ministry of Home Affairs to get your work permit stamped.

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

When working remotely in Botswana for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you will need to be aware of the tax implications.

Taxes are based on the place where you are working. The country where the company is based will be the country where you are working.
If you are working in Botswana, the company you are working for will be based in France, and therefore you will be taxed in France.
If you are working in France, the company you are working for will be based in Botswana, and therefore you will be taxed in Botswana.