Working in Greece for a corporation in Gabon

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

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

  1. Do you have a contract with the company in Gabon?
  2. Are you a citizen of Gabon?
  3. Do you have a contract with the company in Greece?
  4. Can you work remotely from Greece?
  5. Do you have a residence in Greece?
  6. Can you obtain a visa to Gabon?
  7. Can you obtain a visa to Greece?
  8. Can you obtain a residence permit to Gabon?
  9. Can you obtain a residence permit to Greece?
  10. Can you obtain a work visa to Gabon?

How to live in Greece and find remote work in Gabon?

Finding remote work in Gabon if you are located in Greece might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Gabon.

Gabon is a small country in Central Africa, with a population of around 1.8 million people. It is located on the Equator and shares borders with Cameroon, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Republic of the Congo, Central African Republic, Chad, and Sudan.
Gabon is a country that is rich in natural resources, including oil and diamonds.
Gabon is a relatively stable country with a relatively high Human Development Index.
Gabon is a country with a low unemployment rate, which is around 3.7%.
Gabon is a country that is relatively safe, with a low crime rate.
Gabon is a country with a low cost of living, with a GDP per capita of around $1,500.

How a company in Gabon can send my salary in Greece?

When working remotely for a corporation in Gabon, you salary can be send to Greece but there are some conditions.

This article is about how a company in Gabon can send my salary in Greece?
If you are working remotely from Gabon, you salary can be send to Greece.
However, it is not that easy as it sounds.
When you work for a company in Gabon, you salary can be send to Greece.

How to send my salary to Greece?
Let’s take an example.
You are working for a company in Gabon.
Your salary is 3000€/month.
You live in Greece and your salary is sent to you by bank transfer.
You work remotely from Gabon.
You have a bank account in Greece.
You have an email address in Greece.
You have a phone number in Greece.
You have a Greek ID card.
You have a Greek passport.
You have a Greek driving license.
You have a Greek national health insurance.
You have a Greek social security number.
You are a Greek citizen.
You are a Greek resident.
You are a Greek national.

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

If you are working remotely in Greece for a corporation established in Gabon, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. There are some specific rules that apply to the situation.

The rules for paying taxes in Greece are as follows:

  1. Tax on income
    There are two types of income tax in Greece: income tax on your personal income and income tax on your business income. The income tax on your personal income is calculated on your total income.
    Income tax on your business income is calculated on your total income minus a deduction of 30% of the gross profit.
  2. Tax on dividends
    There is no tax on dividends in Greece.
  3. Tax on capital gains
    There is no tax on capital gains in Greece.
  4. Tax on interest
    There is no tax on interest in Greece.
  5. Tax on rent
    There is no tax on rent in Greece.
  6. Tax on royalties
    There is no tax on royalties in Greece.
  7. Tax on gifts
    There is no tax on gifts in Greece.
  8. Tax on property
    There is no tax on property in Greece.
  9. Tax on interest from loans
    There is no tax on interest from loans in Greece.
  10. Tax on gifts from your spouse
    There is no tax on gifts from your spouse in Greece.
  11. Tax on gifts from your children
    There is no tax on gifts from your children in Greece.