Work in Congo for a corporation based in Latvia

Can I work remotely for a company in Latvia while being in Congo?

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

  1. Can you apply for a work permit in Congo?
  2. Do you need to have a visa for Congo?
  3. Can you work legally in Congo?

You can work remotely from Congo for a company in Latvia, as long as you are legally allowed to work in Congo.
You can find more information about work permits in Congo on this page of the Embassy of the Republic of Congo in Latvia.
You need to check the visa requirements of the company in Latvia, as they may be different from the visa requirements of the Republic of Congo.

How to live in Congo and find remote work in Latvia?

Finding remote work in Latvia if you are located in Congo might be difficult, therefore we recommend to apply for a job in Latvia, where you can find a lot of remote jobs.

Latvian IT jobs - Remote work from Latvia
Latvia is a small country in the North of Europe, which is situated between the Baltic Sea and the Gulf of Riga. It is the third largest country in the European Union. Latvia is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone.
Latvia is a country with a population of 2.8 million inhabitants. The official language is Latvian. The Latvian language is a member of the Latvian and Lithuanian language family.
The Latvian economy is the fourth largest in the European Union. The Latvian economy is based on the service sector, which is responsible for the largest share of the GDP.

How a company in Latvia can send my salary in Congo?

When working remotely for a corporation in Latvia, you salary can be send to Congo but the company has to be registered in Latvia.

For example, a company in Latvia called ‘x’ is registered in Latvia and pays you salary in Latvia.
A company in Congo called ‘y’ is registered in Congo and pays you salary in Congo.
You will receive a salary in Latvia from company ‘x’ and a salary in Congo from company ‘y’.

So how can this be?
In the EU, companies can register in different countries. The company can be registered in Latvia and pay you salary in Latvia. Or the company can be registered in Congo and pay you salary in Congo.

So, how can a company in Latvia send you salary in Congo?
The company in Latvia has to be registered in Congo. If the company in Latvia is registered in Latvia, it will have to be registered in Congo too.

So, what does the company in Latvia have to do?
The company in Latvia has to register in Congo.
For example, the company in Latvia has to register in Congo.

What is the cost?
The company in Latvia has to pay a registration fee of EUR 25.
The company in Latvia will be able to pay the registration fee in Euros.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Congo for a company in Latvia?

If you are working remotely in Congo for a corporation established in Latvia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is very simple.

What is the difference between a company and a corporation?
A company is a legal entity, which is an individual or a group of individuals who are legally responsible for their actions. A company is a legal person, and can be taxed in the country where it is established.
A corporation is a legal entity, which is an individual or a group of individuals who are legally responsible for their actions. A corporation is a legal person, and can be taxed in the country where it is established.
For example, a company established in Latvia, can be taxed in Latvia. A corporation established in Latvia, can be taxed in Latvia.