Working in Luxembourg for a corporation in Botswana

Can I work remotely for a company in Botswana while being in Luxembourg?

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

  1. Check if the company you are working for is based in Luxembourg.
  2. Check if the company you are working for has an office in Luxembourg.
  3. Check if the company you are working for has a Luxembourg office.
  4. Check if the company you are working for has an office in Botswana.

How to get a work permit in Luxembourg?
To get a work permit in Luxembourg, you have to:

  1. Register your application with the social security agency (SSA)
  2. Register your application with the police
  3. Register your application with the Ministry of Labour (Mouvement de Travail)
  4. Apply for a work permit

What is the difference between a residence permit and a work permit?
A residence permit is granted to people who have lived in Luxembourg for at least 6 months.
A work permit is granted to people who have lived in Luxembourg for at least 3 months.

How to get a residence permit in Luxembourg?
To get a residence permit in Luxembourg, you have to:
4. Apply for a residence permit

How to live in Luxembourg and find remote work in Botswana?

Finding remote work in Botswana if you are located in Luxembourg might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Botswana. Botswana is a country located in Southern Africa, which is a landlocked country. The capital of Botswana is Gaborone. The official language of Botswana is English and the official religion is Christianity.

The country has a population of 2,7 million people. The country is divided into three regions: North, Central and South. The population is increasing at an annual rate of 1.9%. The population density is 25.6 people per square kilometer.
Botswana has a diverse economy. It is a member of the United Nations, the African Union and the Southern African Development Community. It is a member of the International Monetary Fund and the World Trade Organization.

How a company in Botswana can send my salary in Luxembourg?

When working remotely for a corporation in Botswana, you salary can be send to Luxembourg but only if the company is registered in Luxembourg.

The company must be registered in Luxembourg to be able to send your salary to Luxembourg.
This is because the company must be registered in Luxembourg in order to pay you in Luxembourg.
If the company is registered in Botswana, it is not possible to send your salary to Luxembourg.
If you are working for a company that is registered in Botswana, you can only receive your salary in Botswana.
If you are working for a company that is registered in Botswana and you want to receive your salary in Luxembourg, you will have to work for a company that is registered in Luxembourg.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Luxembourg for a company in Botswana?

If you are working remotely in Luxembourg for a corporation established in Botswana, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are quite simple.

Working remotely in Luxembourg for a company established in Botswana
If you are working remotely in Luxembourg for a company established in Botswana, you may wonder where you should pay your taxes. Luxembourg is not a tax haven. It is a member of the European Union, a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) and a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). It is also a member of the OECD and is a signatory to the OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters.
Your employer in Botswana is a member of the OECD and a signatory to the OECD Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters. It is also a member of the African Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (AOEC).
You are entitled to claim expenses and deductions in Luxembourg.
If you are a non-resident, you are entitled to claim expenses and deductions in Luxembourg.
If you are a resident, you are entitled to claim expenses and deductions in Luxembourg.