Working in Hong Kong for a corporation in Nigeria

Can I work remotely for a company in Nigeria while being in Hong Kong?

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

  1. Do you have the right to work in Hong Kong?
  2. Is the company you are working for located in Hong Kong?
  3. Is the company you are working for registered in Hong Kong?
  4. Are you working for a local or an international company?
  5. Are you working for a local company or a foreign company?

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China, consisting of the Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, the New Territories, and the outlying islands. Hong Kong was formerly a British colony and is now a Special Administrative Region of China. It is one of the most developed countries in Asia, and has been a major international financial and trade centre since the 19th century. Hong Kong’s status as a separate customs territory and an offshore tax haven has attracted business and other investments from around the world.

How to live in Hong Kong and find remote work in Nigeria?

Finding remote work in Nigeria if you are located in Hong Kong might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you do some research on how to live in Hong Kong and work remotely in Nigeria. If you are already living in Hong Kong, you can always consider working in Nigeria from home.

How a company in Nigeria can send my salary in Hong Kong?

When working remotely for a corporation in Nigeria, you salary can be send to Hong Kong but you need to have a bank account in Hong Kong.

I have a bank account in Hong Kong. I am a permanent resident of Hong Kong. I am working in Nigeria for a company. I want to send my salary to my bank account in Hong Kong.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Hong Kong for a company in Nigeria?

If you are working remotely in Hong Kong for a corporation established in Nigeria, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s quite simple.

As a company, you are a resident of Hong Kong and you are subject to the rules and regulations of the Hong Kong Government. As a contractor, you are subject to the rules and regulations of the Hong Kong Government.
In order to be able to work in Hong Kong, you must have a valid work permit.