Work in Germany for a company in Senegal

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

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

  1. You need to be a qualified employee in Germany (for example, a German citizen or a qualified EU citizen)
  2. You need to have a valid work permit in Germany
  3. You need to be able to communicate in German (or French)

What is the difference between a work permit and a residence permit?
A work permit is a document that allows you to work in Germany, while a residence permit is a document that allows you to live and work in Germany.

How do I get a work permit?
It is usually possible to get a work permit through a company that is willing to sponsor you.
You need to apply for a work permit through the German Embassy in your home country.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Senegal even though you are located in Germany. For that we have created a list of all the remote jobs in Senegal that are currently available.

For the most part, these remote jobs in Senegal are available for people who have a German residency permit. However, some companies are willing to hire expats with a residence permit.
This is a list of all remote jobs in Senegal that we have collected.

How to get a remote job in Senegal?
If you are looking for a remote job in Senegal, you might want to check out our article on how to find remote work in Senegal.
You can find a list of all remote jobs in Senegal that we have collected on this page.
In this list, you will find a list of all remote jobs in Senegal that are currently available.
However, we are also constantly adding new remote jobs in Senegal.
If you see that there is a remote job that you are interested in, you can submit a request to us via our contact form.
We will then check if the remote job is still available and if it is, we will add it to the list of remote jobs in Senegal.
If the remote job is not available anymore, we will remove it from the list.
You can also add remote jobs in Senegal yourself by using our contact form.

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

You can get paid in Germany even if you are working for a company in Senegal, however , you need to be aware of the legal and tax aspects of working abroad.

In Germany, you need to be aware of the rules of the German tax system. You must be aware of the fact that you will need to declare your income in Germany.
If you are a German citizen or resident of Germany, you will need to declare your income in Germany. If you are not a German citizen or resident of Germany, you will need to declare your income in Germany if you earn more than €10,000 (or if you are a resident of Germany and you earn more than €7,500).

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 Senegal, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to understand the German tax system.

For example, the German tax system is based on a flat rate tax of 19.5% for the first EUR 1.000.000 of annual income.
The German tax system is based on a progressive tax system. The higher your income, the higher the tax you pay.