Work in Namibia for a company based in Venezuela

Can I live in Namibia and work remotely for a company in Venezuela?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Make sure the company you are working for has a legal presence in Namibia.
  2. Make sure the company is registered in Namibia.
  3. Make sure you are not working for an unlicensed company.
  4. Make sure the company is paying you a regular salary.
  5. Make sure the company is paying you all the required taxes and social security contributions.
  6. Make sure the company is not being fraudulent.

What are the best and worst places to work in Namibia?
Best places to work in Namibia

  1. The Ministry of Health
    The Ministry of Health is the largest employer in Namibia, with more than 13,000 employees. The Ministry of Health is one of the most innovative and progressive ministries in the country. It has been working on the implementation of the new National Health Insurance (NHI) system since 2014. The NHI is a universal health insurance system that will cover all Namibians. The NHI system is the first of its kind in Africa and will be implemented in stages. The first stage will cover all employees in the public sector and is scheduled to be implemented in 2016.
  2. The Ministry of Education
    The Ministry of Education is another large employer in Namibia, with more than 8,000 employees. The Ministry of Education is responsible for the implementation of the National Education Policy. The Ministry of Education is also responsible for the implementation of the National Curriculum Framework.

How to find remote work in Venezuela while living in Namibia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Venezuela even though you are located in Namibia. For that we need to be aware of the differences between Venezuela and Namibia.

To find remote work in Venezuela, you need to have a Venezuelan company or a Venezuelan bank account.
If you don’t have any of these, you will need to change your status in Venezuela to one that allows you to receive remittances.
If you want to work in Venezuela, you need to change your status in Venezuela to one that allows you to receive remittances.
To do that, you need to contact your local embassy or consulate and request a change of status.
Most of the time, you can find remote work in Venezuela while living in Namibia.
It is important to know that the local banks don’t allow you to receive remittances while living in Namibia.
If you need to send money to Venezuela, you need to change your status in Venezuela to one that allows you to receive remittances.
You need to do that in order to receive money from a foreign bank account.
Usually, the easiest way to get remote work in Venezuela is to have a Venezuelan company or a Venezuelan bank account.
If you don’t have either of these, you will need to change your status in Venezuela to one that allows you to receive remittances.

How to get paid in Namibia when working remotely for a corporation in Venezuela?

You can get paid in Namibia even if you are working for a company in Venezuela, however , you will need to know how to get paid in Namibia.

The process of getting paid in Namibia is the same as any other country. You will need to register with the Namibian Central Bank. You will also need to provide your employer with your tax identification number. You will then need to send in your tax return. Once this is done, you will need to pay your taxes in Namibia.
You will need to get paid in Namibia when you are working for a company in Venezuela. You will then need to provide your employer with your tax identification number.

How do taxes work in Namibia if I’m working remotely for a company Namibia?

When working remotely in Namibia for a firm based in Venezuela, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s advisable to do your taxes before starting the job.

Namibia has a value added tax (VAT) rate of 12%. This is applicable to all goods and services sold in Namibia, including in Namibia and to other Namibians. The VAT rate is not charged on basic foodstuffs, medicines, and certain goods and services that are exempt from VAT.
It is also important to note that Namibia is a member of the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). Therefore, it is important to keep in mind that if you are working remotely in Namibia for a firm based in Venezuela, you may be subject to taxation in both Namibia and Venezuela.
If you are working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Namibia, taxes will be different. In this case, taxes will be charged on all goods and services sold in Namibia.
How to file taxes in Namibia
If you are working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Namibia, you can file your taxes in the Namibian Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning. If you are working remotely in Namibia for a company based in Venezuela, you can file your taxes in the Namibian Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning.
You can file your taxes online.