Work in South Africa for a company in Côte d'Ivoire

Can I work remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire while being in South Africa?

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

  1. If the company you are going to work for is located in the US, you are allowed to work for them remotely only if you are a US citizen.
  2. If the company you are going to work for is located in the EU, you are allowed to work for them remotely only if you are a EU citizen.
  3. If the company you are going to work for is located in the UK, you are allowed to work for them remotely only if you are a UK citizen.
  4. If the company you are going to work for is located in South Africa, you are allowed to work for them remotely only if you are a South African citizen.

I am a South African citizen and I would like to work in South Africa, but I would like to work for a company in the UK.

How to live in South Africa and find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire?

Finding remote work in Côte d’Ivoire if you are located in South Africa might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider working in Côte d’Ivoire instead. In this article we will show you how to do that.

  1. How to live in South Africa
    You will need to consider your living situation in South Africa before you start searching for remote work in Côte d’Ivoire. Living in South Africa is not cheap, therefore you will need to make sure that you will be able to live comfortably there.
    The most expensive cities in South Africa are Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and Port Elizabeth.
    However, if you are willing to relocate, you will be able to find accommodation in these cities.
  2. Find remote work in Côte d’Ivoire
    Côte d’Ivoire is one of the poorest countries in the world.
    Therefore, if you are considering moving to Côte d’Ivoire, you will need to make sure that you will be able to find remote work there.
    The cost of living in Côte d’Ivoire is lower than in South Africa, therefore you will not need to spend as much money to live in Côte d’Ivoire.
    However, you will need to consider the following:
    Healthcare
    You will need to consider your health insurance in Côte d’Ivoire.

How a company in Côte d’Ivoire can send my salary in South Africa?

When working remotely for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, you salary can be send to South Africa but the company will not pay for it. This is the case for all companies in Côte d’Ivoire.

However, there are some companies that allow you to send your salary to South Africa.

What is the difference between working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire and working for a company in South Africa?
Working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire is different from working for a company in South Africa.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in South Africa for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

If you are working remotely in South Africa for a corporation established in Côte d’Ivoire, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are quite straightforward.

As a foreigner, working in Côte d’Ivoire is a great opportunity to learn about the culture of the country and the people.
However, you need to be aware of the different taxes you need to pay when you work in Côte d’Ivoire.