Working in Germany for a corporation in Congo

Can I live in Germany and work remotely for a company in Congo?

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

  1. You need to have a valid work permit in Germany.
  2. You need to have a valid work permit in Congo.
  3. You need to have a valid visa for Germany.
  4. You need to have a valid visa for Congo.
  5. You need to have a valid visa for the country you want to work in.

How to find remote work in Congo while living in Germany?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Congo even though you are located in Germany. For that we need to understand that in Congo the economy is not as developed as in Germany. And if you are looking for remote jobs in Congo then you should not be surprised that you will be paid less than in Germany. But if you are willing to work in Congo for less money you will get a lot of other benefits.

What is a remote job in Congo?
A remote job in Congo is a job which is not located in the country. This means that you are hired from abroad. Usually, the people who are hired are from the European countries like Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, etc. The remote job in Congo is more common in the countries with a low living standard like Congo, Egypt, Nigeria, Vietnam, Philippines, etc.

Why is remote work in Congo important?
The remote job in Congo is important for the following reasons:
You can work from anywhere in the world.
You can get a job which is not located in the country.
You can earn a lot of money.
The remote job in Congo is important because you can work from anywhere in the world. Usually, the people who are hired from abroad have a good reputation. Therefore, you can expect that the company will pay you well. And the company will pay you well because they know that you are a good worker.

How to get paid in Germany when working remotely for a corporation in Congo?

You can get paid in Germany even if you are working for a company in Congo, however , you need to pay a small fee to the German tax authorities.

I am working remotely for a German company in Congo and I am earning money in Congo.
How can I get paid in Germany?
The easiest way is to get paid in Germany is to have a German bank account. The German tax authorities are very strict about this. You need to have a German bank account to be able to get paid in Germany.
You can get paid in Germany, but you need to pay a small fee to the German tax authorities.
If you are working for a German company in Congo, you need to get paid in Congo. However, you need to have a German bank account.

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

When working remotely in Germany for a firm based in Congo, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is necessary to understand how taxes work in Germany.

In Germany, it is necessary to declare all income earned in Germany. This is called the “Reichssteuer” or “Reichssteuergesetz”. The Reichssteuer is the tax on income. This tax is levied on the individual as well as on the firm.
The income of the individual is subject to the Reichssteuer only if the income is generated in Germany. If the income is generated in another country, the Reichssteuer is not levied.
The income of the firm is subject to the Reichssteuer only if the income is generated in Germany.