Living in Great Britain while working in Gabon

Can I work remotely for a company in Gabon while being in Great Britain?

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

  1. Can you legally work in Gabon?
  2. Can you legally work in Great Britain?
  3. Can you legally work in Gabon while being in Great Britain?

Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Gabon while being in Great Britain.
You can legally work remotely in Gabon as long as you are legally working in Great Britain.
You can legally work in Gabon as long as you are legally working in Great Britain.
If you are working in Gabon while being in Great Britain, you will be treated as a foreign national and you will be subject to Gabonese laws.
If you are working in Great Britain while being in Gabon, you will be treated as a foreign national and you will be subject to Great British laws.

How to live in Great Britain and find remote work in Gabon?

Finding remote work in Gabon if you are located in Great Britain might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you move to Gabon. In Gabon you can work from home and be part of a remote team. Gabon is a small country in Central Africa, it is located between the Equator and the Gulf of Guinea, and it is one of the French-speaking countries in Africa. Gabon is a very diverse country, it has a high level of literacy and it has a very low level of poverty. Gabon is a stable country with a very low level of corruption and the main language is French. In Gabon you can find a wide variety of wildlife, including elephants, monkeys, gorillas, and lions. Gabon is a beautiful country, it has beautiful beaches and it has very clear and warm water.

The best places to live in Gabon
Gabon has a tropical climate and it has a rainy season from June to September and a dry season from October to May. In Gabon you can find a tropical climate, the average temperature is 26°C, and the average rainfall is around 1500 mm. In Gabon the most populated cities are Libreville, the capital city, Oyem, Koulamoutou, and Oyo. In Libreville you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, and shopping centers. You can also find in Libreville a variety of banks, shopping centers, and a cinema. You can find in Libreville also a variety of hotels, and the main shopping areas are in the city.

How a company in Gabon can send my salary in Great Britain?

When working remotely for a corporation in Gabon, you salary can be send to Great Britain but you must be in Gabon for a minimum of 3 months in a row.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Gabon for 2 years now and I’m about to finish the last 2 months of my contract. The company has been sending my salary to Great Britain for the last 2 years.
I’ve been working for a company in Gabon for 2 years now and I’m about to finish the last 2 months of my contract.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon?

If you are working remotely in Great Britain for a corporation established in Gabon, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not.

What you need to know
When you are working for a company in Gabon, it is important to understand that you are not just a British citizen but a British citizen who is working abroad. This means that you have to pay taxes in your country of residence. In Great Britain, this is the United Kingdom, and it is the United Kingdom’s income tax rate that you will need to pay.
If you are a British citizen who is working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon, you will be paying UK income tax on your earnings.
When you are working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon, the tax rate that you will be paying will depend on how much you earn and how much tax you pay in the United Kingdom.
Working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon will allow you to keep more of your earnings, so it is worth considering whether you should be working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon.
What to do
If you are working remotely in Great Britain for a company in Gabon, you should contact HMRC, the UK’s tax authority. HMRC will tell you how much income tax you are liable to pay.

How much tax will I pay?
You will be liable to pay income tax in the UK on your earnings.