Work in France for a corporation based in Senegal
Can I live in France and work remotely for a company in Senegal?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- The company you work for is registered in Senegal.
- You are not required to have a Senegalese work permit.
- You are not required to have a Senegalese residence permit.
How to find a job in France?
There are two ways to find a job in France:
- You can contact a company directly and ask if they are looking for a specific position.
- You can browse the job offers on the various job portals.
How to find remote work in Senegal while living in France?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Senegal even though you are located in France. For that we need to have a French ID.
For example, you can work for a French company, but you have to have a French ID. If you do not have a French ID, you will not be able to work for a French company.
However, if you are a French citizen, you can work for a French company and you do not need a French ID.
If you are a French citizen and you are located in France, you can work for a French company.
If you are a French citizen and you are located in Senegal, you can work for a French company.
How to get paid in France when working remotely for a corporation in Senegal?
You can get paid in France even if you are working for a company in Senegal, however , the company has to pay you in Senegal.
It is possible to work in France for a company in Senegal. You can work remotely for a company in Senegal, but you have to be paid in Senegal.
The company in Senegal will have to pay you in Senegal.
How do taxes work in France if I’m working remotely for a company France?
When working remotely in France for a firm based in Senegal, taxes might be tricky, therefore you should be aware of the different taxes you might be liable for.
Taxes in France
In France, all employees are liable for the following taxes:
Social Security tax (CSG)
Income tax (IHT)
Employer’s social security contribution (CSD)
In France, the employer is responsible for the CSD, which is a social security contribution that is paid by the employer and is equal to the share of social security contributions of the employees.
The CSD is calculated on the basis of the number of hours worked by the employee, the employee’s salary, the employee’s age, and the number of dependents.
The CSD is calculated using the following formula:
CSD = [Salary / 3,000] x [0.15 x (age + 3) + 0.1 x number of dependents]
CSD = [Salary / 3,000] x [0.
