Living in Senegal while working in Italy

Can I work remotely for a company in Italy while being in Senegal?

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Italy, you can work in Italy without a work permit.
  2. If you are a citizen of Senegal, you can work in Italy with a work permit.
  3. If you are a citizen of Italy, you can work in Senegal without a work permit.

How to live in Senegal and find remote work in Italy?

Finding remote work in Italy if you are located in Senegal might be difficult, therefore we recommend to find remote work in Italy. The process is simple and requires only a few steps.

You will need to register for a free account on Upwork and make your profile available for all projects.
Search for remote work in Italy.
You will find a list of available remote jobs.
Apply for the job.
If you are accepted, you will be able to start working immediately.
Requirements for remote work in Italy
In order to be able to find remote work in Italy, you need to have:
a free Upwork account
a good English level
a computer with a webcam
a smartphone with a camera
a stable internet connection
a valid passport
a valid visa

What to do after you have registered for a free account on Upwork?
You need to make your profile available for all projects.
To do this, you need to log into your Upwork account.
Go to your profile and click on the “My Account” tab.
Go to “My Profile” and click on the “Projects” tab.
Click on the “Available” button and select “All Projects”.
Click on the “Save” button.

How a company in Italy can send my salary in Senegal?

When working remotely for a corporation in Italy, you salary can be send to Senegal but only after the company has a local office in Senegal.

I’m a Senegalese, living in Italy.
I’m an Italian citizen, but I’m not working for a company in Italy.
I’m a freelancer, so I’m working for a company in Italy.
I’m an Italian citizen, living in Italy, but I’m not working for a company in Italy.
All of these are correct.
Yes, you are right.
However, there is a slight difference between the first and the third example. The first one is a true statement, the third one is a false statement.
The difference is the “working for a company in Italy” part.
If you are working for a company in Italy, then you are a citizen of Italy and your salary will be paid in Italy. If you are a citizen of Italy, then you are working for a company in Italy.
The second example is a true statement.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Senegal for a company in Italy?

If you are working remotely in Senegal for a corporation established in Italy, taxes could seem complicated but in fact are not.

Taxes for remote workers in Senegal
Senegal is a country in West Africa, with a population of around 12 million inhabitants.
The country is divided into regions and subdivided into departments.
There are many cities and towns, but the most important are Dakar, Saint-Louis, Louga, Thiès, Ziguinchor, Kédougou, Kaolack, Saint-Louis, Saint-Louis and the capital Dakar.
The capital is located on the coast, and is a large city.
The coast is a beautiful place with many beaches.
In Senegal, there are three seasons:
The rainy season, from June to October
The dry season, from November to May
The cool season, from June to September
The rainy season
In Senegal, the rainy season lasts from June to October.
It rains heavily in this period, but also the sun shines a lot.
The rainy season is not very hot.
The dry season
The dry season lasts from November to May.
It is the period of the year when it rains less and the sun shines more.
The dry season is very hot.
The cool season
The cool season lasts from June to September.
The weather is very pleasant.
It is the period when the temperature is the lowest.