Living in France while working in South Africa

Can I work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in France?

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

  1. Your contract
  2. The legal status of your contract
  3. The working conditions in the company
  4. The way your contract is written
  5. The way your contract is being interpreted in France

I am a French Citizen, my partner is a French Citizen, and we live in France. We are going to get married in France, and we will be living in France for the next 10 years.

How to live in France and find remote work in South Africa?

Finding remote work in South Africa if you are located in France might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to South Africa.

The reason why we say this is because South Africa is a very competitive country in terms of remote work.
According to the World Bank, South Africa is one of the most competitive countries in the world.
It is ranked 5th in the world in terms of competitiveness.

South Africa is ranked 5th in the world in terms of competitiveness.

How a company in South Africa can send my salary in France?

When working remotely for a corporation in South Africa, you salary can be send to France but only if you are employed by a French company. This is because of the French law on the subject.

The French law is quite strict and requires companies to be based in France and have a branch there. If you are employed by a company in South Africa and are paid by a French company, then your salary will be sent to France.
You will need to check the French law on the subject, and if you are not sure if you are covered, then you should ask your employer.

I am a freelancer, how can I be paid?
If you are a freelancer, then you are not employed by a company in South Africa. This means that you are not paid by a South African company, and your salary will not be sent to South Africa.
However, if you are a freelancer, then you will be paid by a company in France. This company will be based in France, and you will be employed by them.
If you are a freelancer, then your salary will be sent to France, and you will have to pay French tax on your salary.
When working as a freelancer, it is best to register as a self-employed person. This will allow you to claim your expenses and your income as a self-employed person.
If you are a freelancer, you will need to register with the French authorities.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in France for a company in South Africa?

If you are working remotely in France for a corporation established in South Africa, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite easy.

Working from France for a corporation established in South Africa
If you are working remotely in France for a corporation established in South Africa, the first thing you need to do is to register with the French tax office (IRPF). You can do so online, by phone or by post. You will be asked to provide your name, address, nationality, date of birth, and tax identification number.
Registering with the French tax office is a two-step process:
First, you need to register with the French tax office and provide a tax identification number.
Second, you need to file your first tax return with the French tax office.

If you are a resident of France, you will need to provide your tax identification number, your residence address, your name and your date of birth. If you are not a resident of France, you will need to provide your tax identification number, your residence address, your name and your date of birth.
Your tax identification number is a unique number assigned to you by the French tax office. It is used to identify you and your tax affairs.
Your residence address is the address where you spend the most time.