Live in Burkina Faso while having a job in Tanzania

Can I work remotely in Burkina Faso for a company in Tanzania?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company you want to work for should have a legal presence in Burkina Faso.
  2. They should have a local representative in Burkina Faso.
  3. The local representative must be authorized by the company to give you the green light to work in Burkina Faso.
  4. The company must have a good reputation, otherwise it’s difficult to get a work permit for the company.

How to get a work permit in Burkina Faso?
There are different ways to get a work permit in Burkina Faso.

  1. If you’re a resident in Burkina Faso, you can go to the CENCO (Center for Employment) in Ouagadougou and get a work permit for a company.
  2. You can also go to the CENCO in Ouagadougou and get a work permit for a company that has a legal presence in Burkina Faso.
  3. If you’re a resident in Burkina Faso, you can also go to the CENCO in Ouagadougou and get a work permit for a company that has a legal presence in a neighboring country (Tanzania).

What if I’m a resident in Burkina Faso?
You can apply for a work permit if you are a resident in Burkina Faso.

How can I find a remote job in Tanzania while living in Burkina Faso?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Tanzania even if you are located in Burkina Faso, for that we need to look at the two countries.

Tanzania is a country located in the East Africa. It is a landlocked country and it is bordered by Kenya, Uganda, Burundi, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Burkina Faso is a country located in West Africa. It is a landlocked country and it is bordered by Mali, Niger, Cote d’Ivoire, and the Republic of the Congo.
So, the first question that we need to ask ourselves is, ""
The answer is, “You can’t.”
Now, if you are located in Burkina Faso, you are not going to be able to find a remote job in Tanzania, because Tanzania is a landlocked country.
If you are located in Tanzania, you are not going to be able to find a remote job in Burkina Faso, because Burkina Faso is a landlocked country.
There are no remote jobs in Tanzania for Burkina Faso.
The same thing applies to the other way around.
If you are located in Burkina Faso, you are not going to be able to find a remote job in Tanzania, because Tanzania is a landlocked country.

How can I get paid in Burkina Faso when working remotely for a company in Tanzania?

It is possible to get paid in Burkina Faso while working for a company in Tanzania but it will take some time.

You will need to have a bank account in Burkina Faso, a bank account in Tanzania, a bank account in your country of residence and a bank account in your country of residence.
The bank account in your country of residence will be used to deposit your salary in.
The bank account in your country of residence will be used to withdraw your salary.
The bank account in Burkina Faso will be used to transfer your salary to.
The bank account in Tanzania will be used to transfer your salary to.
The bank account in your country of residence will be used to withdraw your salary in.
The bank account in your country of residence will be used to transfer your salary to.

Will I pay taxes in Burkina Faso or Tanzania when working remotely in Burkina Faso?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Burkina Faso for a corporation in Tanzania, so we’ve prepared a guide to help you avoid any complications.

If you work for a corporation in Tanzania, you will need to pay taxes in Tanzania.
If you work for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you will need to pay taxes in Burkina Faso.