Work in Turkey for a company based in Kenya

Can I live in Turkey and work remotely for a company in Kenya?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Check the visa requirements
  2. Check if the company has a presence in the country
  3. Check the visa requirements for the country of origin.
  4. Check the company’s policies on working remotely.

How to find remote work in Kenya while living in Turkey?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Kenya even though you are located in Turkey. For that we will need to know the process of getting a work visa in Kenya.

Kenya is one of the top countries to work from abroad. This is because of the fact that it is a stable country, which is highly developed and has a good economy.
Kenya is the only country in Africa that has a visa on arrival for tourists and is also the only country in Africa that allows a tourist visa on arrival.
The visa on arrival is valid for 90 days and is issued at the airport upon arrival.
In Kenya, there are two types of visas:
Temporary Visas
Long Term Visas
A temporary visa is valid for 90 days and can be extended up to 3 months.
A long term visa is valid for a period of 3 years and can be extended up to 5 years.

How to get a work visa in Kenya?
The process of getting a work visa in Kenya is quite simple. All you need is to get a letter of invitation from the employer.
This letter of invitation is usually issued by the employer and it is valid for a period of 3 months.
You will need to get a letter of invitation from the employer.
If you have a letter of invitation from the employer, you will need to get a work visa.
You can get a work visa in Kenya at the immigration office.

How to get paid in Turkey when working remotely for a corporation in Kenya?

You can get paid in Turkey even if you are working for a company in Kenya, however , you need to understand the tax implications of this.

For the sake of simplicity, let’s say that you are working for a Turkish company in Kenya.

What are the tax implications of working for a Turkish company in Kenya?
When you work for a Turkish company in Kenya, you need to pay taxes to the government of Kenya. The same applies to your employer.
For the sake of simplicity, let’s assume that the company in Kenya is a sole proprietorship.
The company in Kenya is the employer. It is the employer who will pay the taxes to the government of Kenya.
The employee is the taxpayer. It is the employee who will pay the taxes to the government of Turkey.
The company in Turkey will deduct the taxes from your salary and send you the tax invoice. You need to pay the taxes to the government of Turkey.
The employer in Kenya will deduct the taxes from your salary and send you the tax invoice. You need to pay the taxes to the government of Kenya.

How do taxes work in Turkey if I’m working remotely for a company Turkey?

When working remotely in Turkey for a firm based in Kenya, taxes might be tricky, therefore you have to be aware of all the possibilities.

If you are working remotely in Turkey for a firm based in Kenya, you might be wondering what are the taxes you have to pay. It’s not always easy to find the right information about taxes and how they work in Turkey.
We have created a page that gives you all the information you need to understand the tax system in Turkey and how it works for people working remotely.

What taxes do I have to pay in Turkey?
Turkey has a flat tax system. The tax rates are as follows:
Income tax is 17.5% on all income over the income threshold.
Corporate tax is 19.5% on all income of the company.
VAT is 18% on all goods and services.