Live in Peru while having a job in Burkina Faso

Can I work remotely for a company in Burkina Faso while being in Peru?

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

  1. The company must be registered in the country of your residence.
  2. You must have a valid visa in Burkina Faso.
  3. The company must have a local representative in Burkina Faso.
  4. You must have a valid visa in Peru.
  5. The company must have a local representative in Peru.

How to live in Peru and find remote work in Burkina Faso?

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso if you are located in Peru might be difficult, therefore we recommend to find remote work in Peru and then move to Burkina Faso.

Finding remote work in Burkina Faso might be even more difficult, so we recommend to find remote work in Burkina Faso and then move to Peru.

How a company in Burkina Faso can send my salary in Peru?

When working remotely for a corporation in Burkina Faso, you salary can be send to Peru but only if you work in the same country.

In Peru, you have to work for at least one year to get a work permit. You have to work in a company that has a contract with the Peruvian government.
In Burkina Faso, you have to work for at least one year to get a work permit. You have to work in a company that has a contract with the Burkina Faso government.
In Peru, you can work for a company that has a contract with the Peruvian government, but the company must be in Peru.
In Burkina Faso, you can work for a company that has a contract with the Burkina Faso government, but the company must be in Burkina Faso.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Peru for a company in Burkina Faso?

If you are working remotely in Peru for a corporation established in Burkina Faso, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it’s easy to do. This article will explain the steps that you need to take when you decide to work in Peru for a company in Burkina Faso.

Taxes in Peru
When you are working in Peru for a company in Burkina Faso, you will have to pay taxes in Peru for the income you earn. The tax rate depends on the type of income you earn.
Income tax
Income tax is a tax that is charged on the total amount of income you earn. This is a tax that is charged on your total income, even if you are working for a company.
When you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, your income will be taxed at the same rate as your employer.
Salary
The income tax rate for a salary is 35% of the total income you earn.
Social security
The social security tax is a tax that is charged on the total amount of income you earn.
When you are working for a company in Burkina Faso, your social security is charged at the same rate as your employer. The social security rate depends on the type of income you earn.
Social security is also known as the payroll tax.