Working in Cameroon for a corporation in Monaco

Can I work remotely for a company in Monaco while being in Cameroon?

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

  1. You need to check the visa requirements for Cameroon and Monaco.
  2. You need to check if you can work from a company in Cameroon.
  3. You need to check if you can work from a company in Monaco.

I am a Cameroonian citizen. I have been working for a company in Monaco for the past three years. I am ready to relocate to Cameroon to work for a company in the same sector. I am ready to work for a company in Cameroon that is located in the same city as my current employer in Monaco.

How to live in Cameroon and find remote work in Monaco?

Finding remote work in Monaco if you are located in Cameroon might be difficult, therefore we recommend to try a different country.

If you are located in Cameroon, the most popular countries for remote work are the United States, Canada, Australia, and the UK.
The average salary for remote work in Monaco is $1,000 per month.
Cameroon is a country in West Africa with a population of 20 million people. It is a member of the Francophonie and the African Union.
Monaco is a small country with a population of 30,000 people. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea, south of France.
The cost of living in Monaco is lower than in most countries in the world.
Cameroon is a developing country with a high standard of living.
Monaco is a developed country with a low standard of living.

How a company in Monaco can send my salary in Cameroon?

When working remotely for a corporation in Monaco, you salary can be send to Cameroon but not the other way around.

This is how it works:
You are hired by a corporation in Monaco (company A). You work remotely for this company (you don’t even have a physical office in Monaco).
You are paid by the corporation A in Monaco. The salary is sent to a company in Cameroon (company B) who is the employer of your employer.
When you are paid by the company B in Cameroon, you get your salary directly to your bank account in Cameroon.
You are paid by the company B in Cameroon. The salary is sent to a company in Monaco (company C) who is the employer of your employer.
When you are paid by the company C in Monaco, you get your salary directly to your bank account in Monaco.

What is the difference between the two ways of being paid?
The first way of being paid is more complex, because you are working for two companies.
The second way is easier because you only work for one company.

Which way is the better one?
The first way is more complex because you have to deal with two different companies. You can’t just say to the company A in Monaco: “I want my salary in Cameroon”.
The second way is simpler because you have only one employer.

Which one is the better way?
It depends.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Cameroon for a company in Monaco?

If you are working remotely in Cameroon for a corporation established in Monaco, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not.

In this article, we will explain how you can pay your taxes in Cameroon when working remotely for a company in Monaco.
Taxes in Cameroon
If you are working remotely in Cameroon for a company established in Monaco, you will have to pay taxes in Cameroon.