Working in Botswana for a corporation in Philippines

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

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

  1. Whether the company is a registered company in Botswana.
  2. Whether the company is a registered company in Philippines.
  3. Whether the company has a valid work permit in Botswana.
  4. Whether the company has a valid work permit in Philippines.
  5. Whether the company has a valid visa in Botswana.
  6. Whether the company has a valid visa in Philippines.

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

What is the difference between a B2 visa and a B1 visa? A B2 visa is for short term stay in Botswana, it is a visa for business, tourism and short term stay. A B1 visa is for long term stay in Botswana, it is a visa for business, tourism and long term stay.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Philippines even though you are located in Botswana. For that we have to take care of some points like –

  1. How to get Philippines remote work visa while living in Botswana?
  2. How to work from Philippines while living in Botswana?

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

You can get paid in Botswana even if you are working for a company in Philippines, however , you need to apply for a work permit.

For most foreigners, it is easier to get a work permit in Botswana than to get a visa.
You can get a work permit in Botswana through the Ministry of Labour and Social Services.
You can apply for a work permit in Botswana through the Ministry of Labour and Social Services.
It is possible to get a work permit in Botswana if you are a foreigner.
However, it is easier to get a work permit in Botswana if you are a foreigner.

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 Philippines, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to be aware of what happens.

In the United States, if you are employed as a self-employed person, you can deduct the entire amount of your business expenses, as well as your business losses. The IRS allows you to deduct the cost of operating your business, such as office supplies, telephone, and so on.
There are some limitations on the amount of business losses you can deduct, but these are few and far between. For example, if you are a sole proprietor or partnership, you can deduct only your net business losses.
If you are a sole proprietor, you can deduct only your net business losses. If you are a partnership, you can deduct only your net partnership losses.
You can deduct your business losses only if your business losses exceed your business income. If your business income exceeds your business losses, you can deduct only your business income.
If you are an employee, you can deduct the cost of your business expenses only if you have a written business plan.
If you are a corporation, you can deduct the cost of your business expenses only if you have a written business plan.
If you are a sole proprietor or partnership, you can deduct the cost of your business expenses only if you have a written business plan.