Living in Gabon while working in Nicaragua

Can I live in Gabon and work remotely for a company in Nicaragua?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. You must be physically present in Gabon.
  2. You must be able to prove that you are a citizen of Gabon.
  3. You must be able to prove that you are a citizen of Nicaragua.
  4. You must be able to prove that you are not a citizen of another country.
  5. You must be able to prove that you are not a citizen of a country that has an extradition treaty with Gabon.

What is the procedure for obtaining a work permit?
If you are an applicant, you must apply for a work permit at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Gabon in Nicaragua.
If you are a sponsor, you must apply for a work permit at the Consular Section of the Embassy of Gabon in Nicaragua.

When is the application for a work permit submitted?
The application for a work permit must be submitted at least 30 days before the start of your stay in Nicaragua.

Can I get a work permit for a shorter period of time?
The length of your stay in Nicaragua is not a factor in the granting of a work permit.

Can I apply for a work permit if I have not been in Gabon before?
Yes, you can apply for a work permit if you have never been in Gabon before.

How to find remote work in Nicaragua while living in Gabon?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Nicaragua even though you are located in Gabon. For that we need to find a way to work from Gabon.

There are many ways to work remotely from Gabon. The most common way is to work from a virtual office. If you are already in Gabon, you can use a Gabonese virtual office or an online office.
A virtual office is a company that provides a virtual office to its clients. It is a company that provides a virtual office for you to work from. You can work from home or a co-working space.
If you are located in Gabon, you can work from a Gabonese virtual office. There are many virtual offices in Gabon. You can work from a virtual office in Libreville, in the capital of Gabon.
You can also work from a virtual office in the city of Franceville. There are many virtual offices in Libreville, Gabon. You can work from a virtual office in Libreville, Gabon.

How to get paid in Gabon when working remotely for a corporation in Nicaragua?

You can get paid in Gabon even if you are working for a company in Nicaragua, however , you must first consider the fact that the Gabonese currency is very different from the currency used in Nicaragua. This means that if you are working for a corporation in Nicaragua and you are paid in their currency, the exchange rate will be different than if you are paid in the currency of Gabon.

Gabon is a country in Central Africa. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and south, Equatorial Guinea to the west, Cameroon to the north and the Republic of Congo to the northwest.
The country has a population of about 1.5 million people. The country’s capital city is Libreville. The official language is French.
Gabon is an oil producer and exporter. The country is also a member of the United Nations, the African Union and the World Bank.
In the past, Gabon was ruled by France. However, in 1960, it gained its independence from France. The country has been an independent state since then.
You can get paid in Gabon even if you are working for a company in Nicaragua, however, you must first consider the fact that the Gabonese currency is very different from the currency used in Nicaragua.

How do taxes work in Gabon if I’m working remotely for a company Gabon?

When working remotely in Gabon for a firm based in Nicaragua, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’ll discuss this here.

Gabon, also known as the Gabonese Republic, is a Central African nation in Western Africa. It is located between Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, and borders the Atlantic Ocean. It has a population of approximately 1.8 million.
When working remotely, you are not physically present in Gabon. You are working remotely in the same way that you would be working remotely for a firm based in the United States.
As you are working remotely, you will not have a physical presence in Gabon. Therefore, you cannot file a Gabonese tax return.
If you work in Gabon as a remote worker, you will have to pay taxes to the government in Gabon.
Gabon is a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which means that Gabon follows the same rules as the United States for tax purposes. Therefore, the rules of the United States are used to calculate your taxes in Gabon.
The United States uses a progressive tax system, which means that the government takes a higher percentage of your income as you make more money.
If you are working remotely in Gabon for a firm based in Nicaragua, you will have to pay taxes to the government in Gabon.