Work in Namibia for a company in Northern Ireland

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

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

  1. The company must be based in Ireland or UK.
  2. The company must be based in Northern Ireland.
  3. The company must be based in Northern Ireland and you must be in Namibia.

How to live in Namibia and find remote work in Northern Ireland?

Finding remote work in Northern Ireland if you are located in Namibia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find remote work in Namibia first. If you are located in Namibia and want to find remote work in Northern Ireland, you can move to Northern Ireland.

Namibia is a landlocked country in Southern Africa. Namibia is known for its beautiful landscapes, the wildlife and the diverse culture. The country is a former German colony and has a population of 2,5 million. The capital city of Namibia is Windhoek and the official language is English, Afrikaans and German. The official currency is Namibian dollar (N$).
The northernmost country in Africa, Northern Ireland is located in the north-west of the island of Ireland. It is bordered by the Republic of Ireland to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Scotland to the north, and the North Channel and the Irish Sea to the east. The official language is Irish. The official currency is the Euro.
Namibia and Northern Ireland have a lot in common, but there are also some differences. Both countries are relatively small, both are former colonies of the former British Empire, both are landlocked, both have a diverse culture, and both are known for their beautiful landscapes.
But if you are looking for remote work in Namibia, you will need to find remote work in Northern Ireland first.

How a company in Northern Ireland can send my salary in Namibia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Northern Ireland, you salary can be send to Namibia but only if you are a citizen of that country. This is because of the tax laws in Namibia.

The company in Northern Ireland has to pay tax in the country where the employee is located.
If you are a citizen of Namibia, you can receive your salary in Namibia.
If you are not a citizen of Namibia, you will have to pay tax in Namibia.
If you are a citizen of Namibia, you will receive your salary in Namibia.

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

If you are working remotely in Namibia for a corporation established in Northern Ireland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

Working in Namibia for a company established in Northern Ireland
If you are working in Namibia for a company established in Northern Ireland, you should be aware that the company you are working for is not your employer. The company you work for is established in Namibia but the company you work for is established in Northern Ireland.
This means that your employer is not your employer and you should be paying your taxes to the Namibian government. If you are working remotely for a company established in Northern Ireland, you are likely to be working for a subsidiary of the company. In this case, you are likely to be working for a subsidiary of the company established in Namibia.
If you are working in Namibia for a company established in Northern Ireland, you should be aware that your employer is not your employer and you should be paying your taxes to the Namibian government.

How to work for a company established in Northern Ireland when working remotely in Namibia