Working in Congo for a corporation in Côte d'Ivoire

Can I work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire while being in Congo?

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

  1. Is the company based in Côte d’Ivoire?
  2. Is the company willing to accept you as a remote worker?
  3. Is the company willing to accept you as a foreigner?
  4. Is the company willing to accept you as a woman?

If you want to work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire, you should know that it is not a good idea to work for a company in the country if you are not a local. If you want to work for a company in Côte d’Ivoire, you should know that you need to be a local in order to work for a company in Côte d’Ivoire.

How to live in Congo and find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire?

Finding remote work in Côte d’Ivoire if you are located in Congo might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you first find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire.

If you are located in Côte d’Ivoire, we recommend that you first find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire.
However, if you are located in Congo, we recommend that you first find remote work in Congo.

How a company in Côte d’Ivoire can send my salary in Congo?

When working remotely for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, you salary can be send to Congo but it is not the same as receiving it in Côte d’Ivoire.

If you are working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire and you are living in Congo, you will receive your salary in Congo.
If you are living in Congo and you are working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire, you will receive your salary in Côte d’Ivoire.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Congo for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

If you are working remotely in Congo for a corporation established in Côte d’Ivoire, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , you don’t have to do anything in particular. You just have to make sure you are entitled to the right amount of income tax and that your employer is following the correct procedures.

A simple tax calculation can help you determine your rights and responsibilities.

What is my income?
Your income is the money you receive in exchange for your services. If you are self-employed, you will be able to deduct your expenses from your income. If you are working for a company, you will receive an income tax report from your employer.
In this article, we will focus on your personal income, which you can deduct from your personal expenses.

What is my tax rate?
In France, you are taxed on your income at a rate of 19.6% (2019). This rate is a progressive rate and is applied to all income earned, including income from capital. If you are a self-employed person, you will have to pay your taxes in the form of a self-assessment tax declaration.
If you are employed by a company, you will have to pay your taxes in the form of an annual tax report from your employer.

What is my total income?
You can determine your total income by adding your income and the income you are entitled to deduct. The following table shows the total income you can deduct from your total income.
Your total income
Your income