Work in Ethiopia for a company in Botswana
Can I work remotely for a company in Botswana while being in Ethiopia?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- You must have a valid visa for Botswana, which you can apply for at the Botswana embassy in Addis Ababa.
- You must have a valid visa for Ethiopia, which you can apply for at the Ethiopian embassy in Addis Ababa.
- You must have a valid visa for your home country.
- You must have a valid visa for the country you want to work in.
- You must have a valid visa for the company you want to work for.
How to live in Ethiopia and find remote work in Botswana?
Finding remote work in Botswana if you are located in Ethiopia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Botswana. Botswana is a small country with a population of 2.5 million people. It is located in the Southern Africa and the capital is Gaborone. The capital is located on the Okavango River, which is the second largest river in the world. Botswana is a small country with a lot of space and it is also one of the most peaceful countries in Africa. There are no natural resources in Botswana, it is an agricultural country. The GDP per capita of Botswana is $4,200.
The economy of Botswana is mainly based on agriculture. The main agricultural products are maize, sorghum, millet, groundnuts, beans, sunflowers, peanuts, potatoes, wheat, and cotton. The main export products are diamonds, gold, uranium, cotton, wheat, and corn. The main import products are diamonds, gold, uranium, cotton, wheat, and corn.
The official language of Botswana is English, but there are also many local languages.
There are many tourist attractions in Botswana.
How a company in Botswana can send my salary in Ethiopia?
When working remotely for a corporation in Botswana, you salary can be send to Ethiopia but it is subject to the company’s remittance policy.
When you are a freelancer working for a company in Botswana, your salary is sent to you through an electronic transfer.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Ethiopia for a company in Botswana?
If you are working remotely in Ethiopia for a corporation established in Botswana, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are quite straightforward.
The following is a brief guide to the taxes you will need to pay in Ethiopia when working remotely for a company in Botswana.
What taxes do I need to pay in Ethiopia when working remotely for a company in Botswana?
There are two taxes that you will need to pay in Ethiopia when working remotely for a company in Botswana:
Tax on your salary
Tax on your company’s income
The tax on your salary is called the National Income Tax (NIT) and is based on your gross income.
Your gross income is the total of your salary, bonuses and other income, minus the deductions for your expenses.
You will need to pay the NIT at the end of the year. The tax rate is currently set at 33.3% but will be increased to 40% in 2020.
Your employer will deduct from your salary the deductions for expenses. These include:
The standard deduction for the Ethiopian calendar year is currently set at EGP 80,000 (about US$100).
Your employer will also deduct from your salary any taxes that you pay to another country, such as the taxes that you pay in Botswana.
