Live in Great Britain while having a job in South Africa

Can I live in Great Britain and work remotely for a company in South Africa?

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

  1. Make sure that you have a work permit for the UK.
  2. Make sure that your company has an office in the UK.
  3. Make sure that you are eligible for a work permit.
  4. Make sure that you have the right skills and experience to be able to work in the UK.
  5. Make sure that your employer has the right to employ you.
  6. Make sure that you have the right to work in the UK.
  7. Make sure that you have a valid passport.
  8. Make sure that you have the right to live in the UK.

How to apply for a UK visa?
There are two types of UK visa:

  1. Standard Visitor visa
  2. Working Visa
    A standard visitor visa is issued to people who want to visit the UK for tourism purposes. The visa is valid for a maximum of six months.
    A working visa is issued to people who want to work in the UK. The visa is valid for a maximum of three years.
    The visa is issued by the Home Office and the UK Border Agency.
    To apply for a UK visa, you will need to fill in a form called the “Application form for a UK visa”.

How to find remote work in South Africa while living in Great Britain?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in South Africa even though you are located in Great Britain. For that we have to take into consideration a few things.

In the first place, the government of South Africa has a lot of restrictions on the work permit of the British citizens. So, it is not possible to get a job in South Africa without a work permit.
In the second place, the government of South Africa is not allowing the British citizens to work in the country.
In the third place, the British government does not allow the British citizens to work in the country.
In the fourth place, the government of Great Britain does not allow the British citizens to work in the country.
So, in order to work in South Africa, you have to get a work permit from the South African government.
In order to get a work permit, you have to apply for a visa.
In order to get a visa, you have to apply for a work permit.

How to get paid in Great Britain when working remotely for a corporation in South Africa?

You can get paid in Great Britain even if you are working for a company in South Africa, however you need to have the right qualifications and be eligible to work in the UK.

If you are a qualified accountant and have a South African company that you are working for, you can get paid in the UK by working remotely for your company.
Getting paid in the UK when working for a company in South Africa
You need to have the right qualifications to work in the UK.

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

When working remotely in Great Britain for a firm based in South Africa, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is advisable to get some advice from an accountant. When working for a firm based in the UK, tax rules are different from those in Great Britain. The UK tax system is much more complex than that of Great Britain. The UK tax system has a number of deductions and credits which must be taken into account when calculating your income tax.

You will need to consider whether you are a resident of Great Britain or the UK, and whether you are a self-employed individual or an employee. There are different types of tax that you need to pay.
When working remotely in Great Britain for a firm based in South Africa, taxes might be tricky, therefore, it is advisable to get some advice from an accountant.