Work in Burkina Faso for a company based in Germany

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

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

  1. If you are a non-EU citizen, you can work in Germany only in a company that is registered in Germany (and thus in the EU) and is paying the right social security contributions.
  2. The German company must be able to pay the right social security contributions in your country.
  3. The German company must have a representative office in your country.

Is it possible to work remotely for a company in Germany while being in Burkina Faso?
I’m a British citizen who is currently living in Germany and I have a German boyfriend who has been offered a job in Germany. I’m currently working in a German company and I’d like to stay in Germany. My boyfriend is applying for a work visa and I’d like to apply for a residence permit. My boyfriend has a residence permit in Germany and he is a German citizen. He is applying for a work visa.

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

Finding remote work in Germany if you are located in Burkina Faso might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to start your journey in Germany first.

The great thing about remote work is that you can work from anywhere in the world, and it’s great that you can do it from wherever you want.
If you are not located in Burkina Faso and you want to work from there, you can easily find a remote job in Germany.
If you want to work in Burkina Faso but you are located in Germany, you can find a remote job in Germany.
If you are located in Burkina Faso and you want to work in Germany, you can find a remote job in Germany.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Germany, you salary can be send to Burkina Faso but you have to be careful.

The company in Germany should be careful with the tax and the company should be careful with the money. If the company in Germany sends the salary in Burkina Faso, you have to pay the tax in Burkina Faso.
The company in Germany should not send the salary in Burkina Faso. The company in Germany can send the salary in Burkina Faso but you have to pay the tax in Burkina Faso.

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

If you are working remotely in Burkina Faso for a corporation established in Germany, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are quite easy to understand and there are some great tools that will help you manage your taxes.

Working remotely in Burkina Faso
In Burkina Faso, there are no special rules regarding the taxation of a foreign employee. However, there are some rules that apply to the French citizen working in Burkina Faso.
The French citizen working in Burkina Faso is considered as a French resident who is not living in Burkina Faso. As a result, he/she is not subject to the tax on his/her income.
In addition, the French citizen is not considered as a foreigner when working in Burkina Faso.