Working in Tanzania for a corporation in Zambia

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

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

  1. Is the company registered in Tanzania? If yes, you must work for them in Tanzania.
  2. Is the company registered in Zambia? If yes, you can work for them in Tanzania, but you must be physically present in Tanzania.
  3. Is the company registered in both Tanzania and Zambia?
  4. Is the company registered in Tanzania and Zambia, but you are not physically present in Tanzania? You can work for them in Tanzania, but you must be physically present in Zambia.
  5. Is the company registered in Tanzania and Zambia, but you are not physically present in Tanzania and Zambia? You can work for them in Tanzania, but you must be physically present in Tanzania.

How to live in Tanzania and find remote work in Zambia?

Finding remote work in Zambia if you are located in Tanzania might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a job in Tanzania.

Zambia is a small country in Africa with an estimated population of 10.8 million people. The capital city is Lusaka. It is located at the border of Zambia and Tanzania.
Zambia is a land-locked country with a total land area of 1,922,000 km². The country is located on the central plateau of Africa.
The economy of Zambia is mainly based on agriculture and mining. The country is also a tourist destination, as well as a major provider of fresh water to the rest of Africa.
Tanzania is a landlocked country in East Africa with an estimated population of 40.3 million people. The capital city is Dar es Salaam. It is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean.
Tanzania is a member of the East African Community (EAC), a regional economic and political organization, which was established in July 2007.
Tanzania is a land-locked country with a total land area of 1,922,000 km².
The economy of Tanzania is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. The country is also a major provider of fresh water to the rest of Africa.
The capital city is Lusaka.

How a company in Zambia can send my salary in Tanzania?

When working remotely for a corporation in Zambia, you salary can be send to Tanzania but you need to be aware of the process.

When you work for a company in Zambia, the company pays you a salary in Zambia, but the money is sent to Tanzania, the company’s country of operations. When you work for a company in Zambia, you will be given an international bank account in Tanzania.
You will be given the international bank account, but you will have to send your salary to the international bank account in Tanzania, so that it can be sent to your company’s bank account in Tanzania.
You will need to follow the process of sending your salary to Tanzania.
Process of Sending Your Salary to Tanzania
Step 1: Register your salary in Tanzania
Before you can send your salary to Tanzania, you need to register your salary in Tanzania. To register your salary in Tanzania, you need to go to the Tanzania’s National Social Security Fund (NSSF) website.
You will need to register your salary in Tanzania before you can send your salary to Tanzania.
The process of registering your salary in Tanzania is very simple.
You will need to go to the NSSF website and register your salary in Tanzania.
You will need to enter your salary in Tanzania and your employer’s name in Tanzania.

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

If you are working remotely in Tanzania for a corporation established in Zambia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are many ways to pay them.

If you are working in Tanzania and for a corporation established in Zambia, you need to know how to pay taxes. You can choose between different methods of payment and you need to know which one is the best for you.
This article explains how to pay taxes in Tanzania when working remotely for a company in Zambia.
Tanzania tax rates
The Tanzania tax rates are as follows:
Standard rate: 10%
Concessional rate: 5%
Personal income tax: 15%
Capital gains tax: 15%
Excise duty: 20%
Tax withholding: 5%
Income tax is levied on all income, except for capital gains.
You can pay your taxes in Tanzania in the following ways:
Payment through bank account
You can pay your taxes through a bank account. You can pay through a bank account for:
Personal income tax
Capital gains tax
If you want to pay your taxes through a bank account, you need to go to the bank, open a new account and pay your taxes.
If you have an account in Tanzania, you can pay taxes through it.
You can also pay taxes through a bank account if you are a resident in Tanzania.
Payment through credit card
You can pay your taxes through a credit card.