Work in Gambia for a corporation based in Finland
Can I live in Gambia and work remotely for a company in Finland?
Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:
- Is your company registered in Finland?
- Are you legally entitled to work in Finland?
- Is your company willing to sponsor you?
- Are you able to find a local sponsor?
- Are you able to find a local employer willing to sponsor you?
What are the requirements for an employer to sponsor an employee?
- The employer must be a Finnish employer.
- The employer must be willing to sponsor the employee.
- The employer must be able to provide the necessary documentation to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
- The employer must be willing to provide the necessary documentation to the Ministry of Social Affairs and Health.
What are the requirements for an employee to be sponsored by an employer?
- The employee must be a Finnish citizen or a citizen of an EU member state.
- The employee must have a residence permit.
- The employee must be able to prove that he/she is a Finnish citizen or a citizen of an EU member state.
- The employee must be able to prove that he/she has a residence permit.
How to find remote work in Finland while living in Gambia?
Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Finland even though you are located in Gambia. For that we will first discuss the visa options for Gambians and then we will see how to apply for a remote job in Finland.
There are two main visa options for Gambians:
Working Visa
Student Visa
A working visa is a visa that allows you to work in Finland. A working visa is a valid visa for working in Finland. It is valid for a period of up to three years.
A student visa is a visa that allows you to study in Finland. A student visa is a valid visa for studying in Finland.
If you are working in Finland, you will need a working visa. If you are studying in Finland, you will need a student visa.
The working visa is valid for three years. The student visa is valid for three years.
Visa application for Gambians
The visa application process for Gambians is a bit different than for other nationalities. It is easier to get a working visa for Gambians than for other nationalities.
Gambians can apply for a working visa in Finland. There is no need for a work permit.
Gambians can apply for a student visa in Finland. There is no need for a study permit.
How to get paid in Gambia when working remotely for a corporation in Finland?
You can get paid in Gambia even if you are working for a company in Finland, however you need to be careful as there are some things you need to know before doing it.
If you are working remotely for a corporation in Finland, you can get paid in Gambia if your employer has a local office in Gambia and you are working there. This is how it works:
Your employer in Finland will send you an invoice for your work. You will need to pay the invoice to your employer in Finland.
How do taxes work in Gambia if I’m working remotely for a company Gambia?
When working remotely in Gambia for a firm based in Finland, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have prepared a guide to help you get through the maze of taxes.
In Gambia, the government collects taxes on the basis of the place where you live, your nationality and the type of work you do.
Taxes are collected on income, property, capital gains and other sources of income.
Income tax
Income tax is the most important tax in Gambia. It is collected from the people who earn money.
The income tax rate is 20%.
The tax rate is the same for all income, whether it is earned in Gambia or outside Gambia.
The income tax is collected on all income, except:
income earned through a pension scheme
income earned from a pension scheme that is not taxed in the country where the pension scheme is located
income earned from a pension scheme that is taxed in the country where the pension scheme is located
