Living in Namibia while working in Botswana

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

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

  1. Do they have a working visa for you?
  2. Are you allowed to work remotely?
  3. Do you need a working visa in Botswana?
  4. Are you allowed to work remotely in Botswana?
  5. Do you need a working visa in Namibia?
  6. Are you allowed to work remotely in Namibia?

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

What are the best companies for working remotely in Botswana?
Here is a list of companies that we have experience with, or we know of.

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

Finding remote work in Botswana if you are located in Namibia might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you apply for remote work in Namibia. You can get remote work in Namibia from clients in Botswana.

Namibia is a country in southern Africa with a population of about 2.5 million people. It is the southernmost of the countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and is a member of the United Nations and the African Union. Namibia has a population of about 2.5 million people, with an area of 1,800,000 km².

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Botswana, you salary can be send to Namibia but you need to register for a tax number and pay tax.

How can I send my salary in Namibia?
The easiest way to send your salary to Namibia is to use the company’s payroll system. This system will automatically deduct your salary from your company’s bank account and send it to the Namibia Tax Authority.
You can also pay your Namibian salary directly into your bank account. However, you need to register for a Namibia Tax Number and pay your Namibian tax.

What is the best way to register for a Namibia Tax Number?
To register for a Namibia Tax Number, you need to visit the Namibia Tax Authority. You can do this by visiting the Namibia Tax Authority website. You will need to provide your personal details and your employer’s details. You will also need to pay a registration fee.
Once you have registered, you will need to apply for a Namibia Tax Number. You will need to provide your personal details, your Namibia Tax Number and your employer’s details.
You will also need to pay a fee.

What are the benefits of registering for a Namibia Tax Number?
A Namibia Tax Number will enable you to claim the following benefits:
Exemption from the payment of tax
Free access to the Namibia Tax Authority website

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

If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Botswana, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , the rules are quite straightforward.

As a freelancer working remotely for a company established in Botswana, you will need to file your Namibian income tax returns.
In this article, we will take a look at the taxes you will need to pay and the things you will need to know to ensure you do not pay a hefty tax bill.
How to pay my Namibian income tax
It is important to note that the Namibia tax authorities have a list of registered companies and individuals who have been paying their taxes.
If you have been paying your taxes to a registered company or individual, you will need to make sure that your company is on the list.
You will also need to ensure that the Namibian tax authorities know that you have been paying your taxes to a registered company.
In order to do this, you will need to:
Register as a company in Namibia
If you are not registered as a company, you will need to do so.
The easiest way to do this is to visit the Namibia Companies and Associations Commission (NCAC) website and register as a company.
You will need to provide your Namibian company registration number, company name and address.
Once you have registered as a company, you will need to pay your Namibian company registration fee.