Work in Senegal for a corporation based in Slovakia

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

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

  1. If you are going to work for a company in Slovakia, you have to apply for a work visa.
  2. You have to make sure that the company in Slovakia is willing to hire you.
  3. You have to make sure that you can legally work in Senegal.
  4. You have to make sure that the company in Slovakia is willing to pay you for your work.

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

Finding remote work in Slovakia if you are located in Senegal might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to look for jobs in Slovakia.

If you are located in Senegal, you can work remotely from Slovakia.
If you are located in Slovakia, you can work remotely from Senegal.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Slovakia, you salary can be send to Senegal but only if you are a citizen of Senegal.

The process of sending money to Senegal is quite simple. You need to have a bank account in Senegal. You need to have a bank account in Slovakia.

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

If you are working remotely in Senegal for a corporation established in Slovakia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is quite easy. If you are working from Senegal and you want to know where to pay your taxes in Senegal, you need to know that the Senegalese government imposes a flat rate of 19% on all income earned in the country.

This is the same for all companies established in Senegal and for all employees working for those companies.
For example, if you are working from Senegal for a company that is based in Slovakia, and your salary is 100 000 EUR, you will have to pay 19% of the total amount (19% of 100 000 EUR = 19 000 EUR).
If you are a freelancer, you can deduct the 19% of your income in your country of residence.

How to pay taxes in Senegal?
If you are a company that is based in Senegal and you are paying taxes in Senegal, you have to file a tax return for the company. You can do so at the tax office of the city where the company is registered.
If you are a freelance worker, you can deduct the 19% of your income in your country of residence.

When to pay taxes in Senegal?
You have to pay taxes in Senegal when you earn more than 1 000 EUR per year.