Work in Ghana for a company in Australia

Can I work remotely for a company in Australia while being in Ghana?

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

  1. Is the company registered in Ghana?
  2. Is the company registered in Australia?
  3. Is the company registered in the Australian tax zone?
  4. Is the company registered in the Australian work permit zone?
  5. Is the company registered in the Australian labour market zone?
  6. Is the company registered in the Australian tax account zone?
  7. Is the company registered in the Australian bank account zone?

How to live in Ghana and find remote work in Australia?

Finding remote work in Australia if you are located in Ghana might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you move to Australia. Why? Because remote work is one of the most popular and successful ways of working nowadays. If you are located in Ghana, you will be able to work from anywhere in the world.

We have compiled a list of the best remote jobs that you can do from anywhere in the world. These jobs are available in Australia and other countries.

What are the benefits of remote work?
The main benefits of remote work are:
You are able to work from anywhere.
You can set your own working hours.
You can work when you are most productive.
You can work when you want to work.
You can work on projects that interest you.
You are able to work with your own pace.
You are able to work on your own terms.
You are able to work with your colleagues.
You can work for yourself.
You are able to work in your own time.
You can work on your own terms.
You are able to work at your own pace.
You can work on your own projects.
You are able to work for yourself.

How a company in Australia can send my salary in Ghana?

When working remotely for a corporation in Australia, you salary can be send to Ghana but it has to be via a bank account. The company in Australia will not send the salary directly to Ghana.

You need to open a bank account in Ghana, apply for a Ghanaian National ID and then the company will send the salary to your bank account in Ghana.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Ghana for a company in Australia?

If you are working remotely in Ghana for a corporation established in Australia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s pretty simple.

As an Australian citizen, you will be required to pay taxes to the Australian government. This is regardless of where you live.
If you are working remotely in Ghana for a corporation established in Australia, you will need to pay taxes to both the Australian government and the Ghanaian government.
There are some tax exemptions for people working remotely in Ghana but you will need to check with your tax agent to make sure you qualify.

How much tax do I pay in Australia?
The Australian government has a system of tax called GST. This is the GST that you pay on any goods or services that you purchase.
This is the GST that you pay on any goods or services that you purchase. The GST rate is currently at 15%.
The Ghanaian government has a system of tax called Value Added Tax (VAT). This is the VAT that you pay on any goods or services that you purchase. The VAT rate is currently at 12%.
So the total tax that you will pay in Australia will be 15% of your income, plus 12% of your income.