Work in Niger for a company in Cameroon

Can I work remotely for a company in Cameroon while being in Niger?

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

  1. Make sure you have the right visa for Cameroon and Niger
  2. Make sure you have the right visa for the company you want to work for
  3. Make sure you have the right visa for the job you want to do
  4. Make sure you have the right visa for your host company
  5. Make sure you have the right visa for your host country
  6. Make sure you have the right visa for your host city

If you have done all this, you can work remotely for a company in Cameroon while being in Niger.

What is the difference between a work visa and a residence visa?
A work visa is a visa for a person who is going to work in Cameroon for a certain period of time. It can be for a month, a year, or more.
A residence visa is a visa for a person who is going to live in Cameroon for a certain period of time.
If you are a student, you can work while you study, and you can stay in Cameroon for a certain period of time.
If you are a tourist, you can work while you are in Cameroon.
If you are a business person, you can work while you are in Cameroon.
If you are a journalist, you can work while you are in Cameroon.

How to live in Niger and find remote work in Cameroon?

Finding remote work in Cameroon if you are located in Niger might be difficult, therefore we recommend to move to Cameroon.

Cameroon is a country located in the Western part of Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria, Central African Republic, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and the Atlantic Ocean.
The capital of Cameroon is Yaounde, which is also the largest city.
Cameroon is a French-speaking country, which is why French is the official language.
Cameroon is a country with a population of 19.3 million people.
Cameroon is a country with a low cost of living and a high standard of living.

How a company in Cameroon can send my salary in Niger?

When working remotely for a corporation in Cameroon, you salary can be send to Niger but the company can be fined by the Cameroonian government.

I am an employee of a company based in Cameroon. I have been working remotely for them for the past 4 years. I live in a small town in the south of Cameroon. I have a permanent residence in the south of Cameroon.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Niger for a company in Cameroon?

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

Most of the time, the company where you work is located in Cameroon. But, sometimes, the company where you work is located in Niger, in the same country.
And when the company is located in Niger, it is still the same company where you work.
But in this case, you are working for the company in Cameroon, and the company in Niger is also a subsidiary of the company in Cameroon.
So, you have to pay taxes to the company in Cameroon and the company in Niger.
If you work in Niger for a company in Cameroon, you can choose between two options:
Option 1: Pay taxes to the company in Niger
If you choose this option, you will pay taxes to the company in Niger, and you will pay them on the same basis as if you were working in Cameroon.
Option 2: Pay taxes to the company in Cameroon
If you choose this option, you will pay taxes to the company in Cameroon, and you will pay them on the same basis as if you were working in Cameroon.
Tax rates in Niger and in Cameroon
If you are working in Niger for a company in Cameroon, the tax rate is the same as if you were working in Cameroon.
The tax rate is set by the Cameroonian government, and it is the same for all businesses.