Work in Costa Rica for a company in Burkina Faso

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

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

  1. Your company must be located in Burkina Faso.
  2. Your company must have a good working relationship with the local office in Burkina Faso.
  3. You need to have a contract with the local office and you must be available to work from your company’s office in Burkina Faso.
  4. You must have a visa to enter Costa Rica.

Is it possible to work for a company in Costa Rica from the USA? Yes, it is possible. The process is very easy, you just need to have a good working relationship with the local office in Costa Rica. You need to be physically present in Costa Rica and you need to have a contract with the local office.
Is it possible to work for a company in Burkina Faso from the USA? Yes, it is possible. The process is very easy, you just need to have a good working relationship with the local office in Burkina Faso. You need to be physically present in Burkina Faso and you need to have a contract with the local office.

How to live in Costa Rica and find remote work in Burkina Faso?

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso if you are located in Costa Rica might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Burkina Faso for a few months and then return to Costa Rica and apply for remote work there.

There are many reasons why you should live in Burkina Faso for a few months and work remotely.

  1. You will learn the local language
    If you are living in Burkina Faso for a few months, you will be able to speak the local language. This will help you a lot when you apply for remote work in Burkina Faso.
  2. You will be able to meet people from Burkina Faso
    If you are living in Burkina Faso for a few months, you will be able to meet people from Burkina Faso.
  3. You will be able to learn about the culture and lifestyle in Burkina Faso
    If you are living in Burkina Faso for a few months, you will be able to learn about the culture and lifestyle in Burkina Faso.
  4. You will be able to work from anywhere in the world
    If you are living in Burkina Faso for a few months, you will be able to work from anywhere in the world.

How a company in Burkina Faso can send my salary in Costa Rica?

When working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you salary can be send to Costa Rica but not the other way around. This is the case of the company called Ido.

Ido is a company that provides software development and IT services in Burkina Faso. The company is run by a French CEO and a team of Burkinabe developers. The company has a head office in Ouagadougou, the capital city of Burkina Faso.

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

If you are working remotely in Costa Rica for a corporation established in Burkina Faso, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are not. You can pay taxes in Costa Rica to the Costa Rican government and then transfer the money to your employer in Burkina Faso. The same procedure can be followed for any other country.

  1. Taxes in Costa Rica
    The first thing to know about taxes in Costa Rica is that the government of Costa Rica does not impose any taxes on its citizens. Taxes are instead imposed on the companies that operate in Costa Rica. Companies that operate in Costa Rica are required to pay taxes to the Costa Rican government.
    The company that you work for in Burkina Faso is the one that pays your taxes. If you work in Costa Rica, you will have to pay taxes to the Costa Rican government. The amount of taxes you have to pay depends on your income. You can find more information about Costa Rican taxes on the official website of the Costa Rican Ministry of Finance.
  2. Taxes in Burkina Faso
    You can find more information about Burkina Faso taxes on the official website of the Burkinabe Ministry of Finance.
  3. Transferring the money to Burkina Faso