Work in Kenya for a company based in South Africa

Can I work remotely in Kenya for a company in South Africa?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. You must be legally resident in Kenya.
  2. You must have a valid visa.
  3. You must be employed by a South African company in Kenya.
  4. You must have a valid visa for employment.
  5. You must be a citizen of a country which is a member of the South African Business Council.
  6. You must have an active contract with a South African company.

It is important to note that the legal requirements for working in Kenya are different from the requirements for a tourist visa.
Yes, you can work remotely in Kenya. If you have a valid visa for employment, you can work in Kenya. There are no special requirements for working remotely.

How can I find a remote job in South Africa while living in Kenya?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in South Africa even if you are located in Kenya, for that we have some tips to help you find a remote job in South Africa.

  1. Find a job in South Africa through a company that specializes in remote work
    There are many companies that specialize in remote work. Many of them will have a website that has job openings that you can apply for.
    Some of the companies that specialize in remote work include:
  2. Apply for jobs on your own
    It is possible to apply for a job on your own. The job boards that are available in South Africa are often not very user friendly.
    If you do not know how to find a job in South Africa, you can use the following job boards:
  3. Find a job in South Africa through a recruiter
    There are many companies that specialize in recruiting for remote work in South Africa.
    Some of the companies that specialize in remote work in South Africa include:
  4. Find a job in South Africa through a recruiter in Kenya
    There are many companies that specialize in recruiting for remote work in Kenya.

How can I get paid in Kenya when working remotely for a company in South Africa?

It is possible to get paid in Kenya while working for a company in South Africa but there are certain things that need to be considered.

As a South African based company, you need to ensure that you have a Kenyan company set up. This is where a Kenyan company will help you to get paid in Kenya while working for a company in South Africa.
If you are a South African based company and you are looking to get paid in Kenya while working for a company in South Africa, you will need to consider the following:

  1. The Kenyan company
    The first thing that you need to do is to set up a Kenyan company.
    You need to make sure that you have a Kenyan company set up before you start working for a company in South Africa.
    This is because you need to ensure that you have the correct tax and legal documentation in place before you start working for a company in South Africa.
  2. The Kenyan company’s bank account
    The second thing that you need to do is to set up a bank account for the Kenyan company.
    This is where you need to make sure that you have a bank account set up for the Kenyan company.
    This is because you will need to make sure that you have the correct bank account set up for the Kenyan company before you start working for a company in South Africa.

Will I pay taxes in Kenya or South Africa when working remotely in Kenya?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Kenya for a corporation in South Africa, so here’s a quick summary of the tax situation.

Taxes in Kenya
Taxes in Kenya are a lot less complicated than in South Africa.
There is no income tax in Kenya.
You do not have to pay tax in Kenya on your foreign income.
You can deduct the cost of living in Kenya.
Taxes in South Africa
Taxes in South Africa are a lot more complicated than in Kenya.
You will pay tax in South Africa on your foreign income.