Work in South Africa for a company based in Tanzania

Can I work remotely for a company in Tanzania while being in South Africa?

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

  1. The company is registered in South Africa
  2. The company is registered in Tanzania
  3. The company is registered in both South Africa and Tanzania

What is the difference between a company and a partnership? A company is a legal entity that can exist independently and is governed by a board of directors. A partnership is a legal entity that is not a company. It is not governed by a board of directors, and is not legally independent.

How to live in South Africa and find remote work in Tanzania?

Finding remote work in Tanzania if you are located in South Africa might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider working from there.

If you are located in South Africa and want to work in Tanzania, then you might be wondering about the visa situation. There are several visa options for working in Tanzania.
However, the most suitable visa for you depends on your personal situation.
The following information should help you to determine which visa is the best for you.

  1. Working for a company in Tanzania
    If you are working for a company in Tanzania, then you will need to apply for a work permit.
    If you are a permanent resident of Tanzania or have an authorization to stay in Tanzania, then you can apply for a work permit without any problems.
    However, if you are a non-resident, then you will need to apply for a work permit before you start working.
    You can apply for a work permit at the embassy of Tanzania in South Africa.
    You can find the address of the embassy in South Africa on this page.
  2. Working for an NGO in Tanzania
    If you are working for an NGO in Tanzania, then you will need to apply for a work permit.

How a company in Tanzania can send my salary in South Africa?

When working remotely for a corporation in Tanzania, you salary can be send to South Africa but you need to be aware of certain things.

I’ve been working remotely for a company in Tanzania for the past few months and I’ve been wondering how to send my salary to South Africa. I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to send my salary to South Africa and I’m not allowed to receive my salary in South Africa.
I’ve been working for the company for the past few months and I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to send my salary to South Africa. I’ve been told that I’m not allowed to receive my salary in South Africa.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in South Africa for a company in Tanzania?

If you are working remotely in South Africa for a corporation established in Tanzania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

Taxes in Tanzania
Tanzania is a country in East Africa, located in the eastern part of the continent. The country is a constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system of government. The country is bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda to the west, Burundi to the east and the Indian Ocean to the south.
Tanzania is a relatively small country, with a total land area of 1,107,370 square kilometres, and a population of about 45 million. The capital of Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, located on the Indian Ocean coast. The country is a member of the United Nations and the East African Community.
The country is divided into five regions: Arusha, Mwanza, Tabora, Dodoma and Dar es Salaam.
The country is divided into provinces, which are further divided into districts. The districts are further divided into wards, and the wards are divided into villages.
The Tanzanian government is headed by the President, who is elected for a five-year term. The President appoints the Prime Minister, who is the head of government. The Prime Minister appoints the ministers of the cabinet, who are the heads of the various government departments.
The cabinet is responsible for the formulation and implementation of government policy, and the coordination of government activities.