Work in Haiti for a company based in Ecuador

Can I work remotely for a company in Ecuador while being in Haiti?

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

  1. Do you have a legal work permit in Ecuador?
  2. Do you have a legal work permit in Haiti?
  3. Do you have a legal work permit in Ecuador and in Haiti?

I am a French citizen and I am going to move to Ecuador with my family (wife and 2 kids) in December. I will be working as a software developer (web and mobile) for a US company. I will be working in the US for a few months and then I will move to Ecuador. My question is:
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
Yes, you can.
Yes, you have a legal work permit in Ecuador.
Yes, you have a legal work permit in Haiti.

How to live in Haiti and find remote work in Ecuador?

Finding remote work in Ecuador if you are located in Haiti might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you consider moving to Ecuador. There are many reasons to consider moving to Ecuador:

You will find a better quality of life
Haiti is a beautiful country with a lot of natural resources, however, the living standards are poor. There is no social security and the government is corrupt. The average life expectancy is 64 years. The poverty level is the highest in the Western Hemisphere. The government is one of the most corrupt governments in the world.
Ecuador is a small country with a population of 17 million. It is located on the equator in South America. There are some of the highest living standards in the world. The average life expectancy is 78 years. Ecuador is ranked the highest in the world for quality of life. There is a social security system and the government is not corrupt.
Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world and the quality of life is the worst in the Western Hemisphere. Ecuador is one of the richest countries in the world and the quality of life is the best in the Western Hemisphere.

How a company in Ecuador can send my salary in Haiti?

When working remotely for a corporation in Ecuador, you salary can be send to Haiti but how?

Working remotely is a great opportunity for many people. The flexibility, the ability to work from home, and the ability to work in your pajamas are all reasons why many people love remote work.
However, some companies have policies that make remote work difficult. Some policies are obvious. For example, some companies require employees to work in the office. Others are less obvious. For example, some companies require that employees live in the same location as the office.

But what about policies that seem to be completely unrelated to the remote work policy?
For example, many companies in Ecuador have a policy that requires employees to have a local bank account. In many cases, these policies make no sense for remote work.
But many companies in Ecuador have a policy that requires employees to have a local bank account.
In this article, I will explain how a company in Ecuador can send your salary in Haiti.

Why would a company in Ecuador require employees to have a local bank account?
Many companies in Ecuador require that employees have a local bank account. The reasoning is that it makes it easier for the company to pay the employee.

The problem is that it is difficult for the company to pay the employee if the employee does not have a local bank account.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Haiti for a company in Ecuador?

If you are working remotely in Haiti for a corporation established in Ecuador, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

For tax purposes, a corporation is treated like a natural person, but it is a legal entity that can own property, make contracts, and sue and be sued.
The company in Ecuador must pay taxes on its profits in Ecuador, where it is incorporated, and in Haiti where it is doing business.
If the company in Ecuador pays taxes in Haiti, the company must report those payments to the Haitian government.
If the company in Ecuador does not pay taxes in Haiti, the company is liable for taxes in Haiti.
The company in Ecuador must file an income tax return in Haiti and pay taxes on its income in Haiti.
In Haiti, the company must pay taxes on its income in Haiti, but it can deduct those taxes from its income in Ecuador.
The company in Ecuador can deduct the taxes it pays in Haiti from its income in Ecuador, but it cannot deduct the taxes it pays in Ecuador from its income in Haiti.
In Haiti, the company must pay taxes on its income in Haiti, and it can deduct those taxes from its income in Ecuador.
In Haiti, the company can deduct the taxes it pays in Ecuador from its income in Haiti.