Live in Iceland while having a job in Senegal

Can I work remotely for a company in Senegal while being in Iceland?

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

  1. If the company is located in Senegal, it will be very difficult for you to work remotely.
  2. If the company is located in Iceland, it will be very difficult for you to work remotely.
  3. If the company is located in both Senegal and Iceland, it will be very difficult for you to work remotely.

You may be wondering why this is the case. The answer is that in Senegal, you need a work permit, which is not possible to get without being physically present in the country. In Iceland, you need a residence permit, which is not possible to get without being physically present in the country.
If you have a residence permit in Iceland, you will be able to work in Senegal without any problems. If you have a work permit in Senegal, you will be able to work in Iceland without any problems.

How to live in Iceland and find remote work in Senegal?

Finding remote work in Senegal if you are located in Iceland might be difficult, therefore we recommend to visit Senegal and find remote work there.

Iceland is a beautiful country in Northern Europe. It is a small country with a population of 330.000 people. Iceland has a lot of nature, geothermal water and volcanoes.
The country is famous for the Northern Lights and the Blue Lagoon.
Iceland is a very safe country.
Iceland is a member of the European Union and the Eurozone.
Iceland is a member of NATO and the UN.
The currency of Iceland is the Icelandic krona.
The official language of Iceland is Icelandic.

How a company in Senegal can send my salary in Iceland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Senegal, you salary can be send to Iceland but the company must pay a tax of 35% of your salary.

How to send your salary in Senegal?
The company that you work for in Senegal will send your salary to an account in Iceland. The company will pay a tax of 35% of your salary.

How much tax will I pay?
35% of your salary.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iceland for a company in Senegal?

If you are working remotely in Iceland for a corporation established in Senegal, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not as difficult as it seems.

Taxes are one of the biggest challenges for internationals working remotely in Iceland, especially if you are working for a company that is established in another country. If you are working for a corporation established in Iceland but living in Senegal, you are probably wondering where to pay your taxes.
If you are a foreign worker, you are subject to the same tax rates as Icelanders. However, you need to keep in mind that if you are living in Iceland, you have to pay your taxes to the Icelandic tax authority.
In case you are working remotely for a company established in Iceland, you can deduct the expenses related to your accommodation and living in Iceland.
The taxes you pay to the Icelandic tax authority are based on your income. The amount of taxes you pay is based on your personal income and your deductions.
If you are working remotely for a company established in Iceland, you are not subject to the same tax rates as Icelanders. You can deduct the expenses related to your accommodation and living in Iceland, but you cannot deduct the expenses related to your transportation.