Living in Côte d'Ivoire while working in Iran

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

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

  1. What is the legal situation in your country.
  2. What is the legal situation in Iran.
  3. What is the legal situation in Côte d’Ivoire.
  4. What is the legal situation in your company.

In general, if you are in a country with a good legal system, it is usually doable. But if you are in a country with a bad legal system, it is not.
In Iran, it is usually doable, but there are some exceptions.
In Côte d’Ivoire, it is usually doable, but there are some exceptions.
In your company, it is usually doable, but there are some exceptions.
If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Best,
Maurice
Maurice is a lawyer, a CFA charterholder, a professional speaker, and the founder of the Lawyerist platform. He is also a regular contributor to the Lawyerist blog.
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How to live in Côte d’Ivoire and find remote work in Iran?

Finding remote work in Iran if you are located in Côte d’Ivoire might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Iran and work remotely from there.

If you are looking for remote work in Iran, you should know that Iran is one of the most popular countries for remote work in the world. There are many remote work companies that offer remote work in Iran, but we have selected the best companies for you.
Best companies for remote work in Iran

  1. Gengo
    Gengo is a global online translation service that connects customers with professional translators. Gengo has offices in many countries, including Iran. Gengo offers remote work in Iran and has offices in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Mashhad, and Hamadan.
    Gengo has more than 20,000 translators in Iran. They can be hired as freelancers or full-time employees. Gengo also has offices in many countries, including the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and many more.
    Gengo is a well-known company for remote work in Iran. They have a great reputation and have many clients, including Fortune 500 companies.
  2. Upwork
    Upwork is a global online job marketplace. It has offices in many countries, including Iran. Upwork has offices in Tehran, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Mashhad, and Hamadan.
    Upwork has more than 1.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Iran, you salary can be send to Côte d’Ivoire but not to your family.

The salary of my Iranian colleagues can be sent to Côte d’Ivoire, but not to my family. I am the one who lives in Iran. My salary is sent to my family.
The salary of my colleagues in Iran can be sent to Côte d’Ivoire, but not to my family.
I am a freelancer in Iran. My salary is sent to Côte d’Ivoire.
I am a freelancer in Iran.

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

If you are working remotely in Côte d’Ivoire for a corporation established in Iran, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

In fact, the tax system in Côte d’Ivoire is quite simple. When working in Côte d’Ivoire, you are considered as a foreigner.
Therefore, you will have to pay tax on your salary in Côte d’Ivoire.
In the case of a company established in Iran, you are considered as an Iranian citizen.
Therefore, you will have to pay tax on your salary in Iran.
In addition, if you are working for a company established in Iran and you are a citizen of a country which is not a signatory to the OECD Convention, you will have to pay a social security contribution.
Moreover, if you are working for a company established in Iran and you are a citizen of a country which is a signatory to the OECD Convention, you will have to pay a social security contribution.
Finally, if you are working for a company established in Iran and you are a citizen of a country which is not a signatory to the OECD Convention and you are not a citizen of a country which is a signatory to the OECD Convention, you will have to pay a social security contribution.
This article is for the purpose of explaining to you the tax system in Côte d’Ivoire when you are working remotely for a company established in Iran.