Work in Uganda for a company based in Sri Lanka

Can I work remotely for a company in Sri Lanka while being in Uganda?

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

  1. You will need to have a visa to work in Sri Lanka.
  2. You will need to get a work permit to work in Sri Lanka.
  3. You will need to get a visa to work in Uganda.
  4. You will need to get a work permit to work in Uganda.

How to live in Uganda and find remote work in Sri Lanka?

Finding remote work in Sri Lanka if you are located in Uganda might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you apply for a visa to Sri Lanka first. You can apply for a visa to Sri Lanka at the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Kampala, Uganda.

However, if you are located in Sri Lanka, you can apply for a visa to Uganda.
If you have any questions about how to live in Uganda and find remote work in Sri Lanka, feel free to contact us.
How to live in Uganda and find remote work in Sri Lanka

How a company in Sri Lanka can send my salary in Uganda?

When working remotely for a corporation in Sri Lanka, you salary can be send to Uganda but it will be at the end of the month.

If you are working in Sri Lanka for a corporation, it is not uncommon that your salary is sent to Uganda at the end of the month. This is because the government of Uganda does not accept foreign currency.
In other words, if you are working in Sri Lanka for a corporation, your salary will be sent to Uganda and you will be paid in Ugandan Shillings. This is because the Ugandan government does not accept foreign currency.
This means that when you send your salary to Uganda, it will be at the end of the month.

How to send salary to Uganda?
If you are working in Sri Lanka for a corporation, you salary will be sent to Uganda at the end of the month.

If you are working in Sri Lanka for a corporation, your salary will be sent to Uganda at the end of the month.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Uganda for a company in Sri Lanka?

If you are working remotely in Uganda for a corporation established in Sri Lanka, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are quite easy to file and there are some interesting things you can do to reduce your taxes.

The tax rate for companies in Uganda is 40%. This means that if you are working for a company in Uganda, you should pay 40% of your salary to the government.
However, if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, your tax rate is 28%. This means that you will only pay 28% of your salary to the government.
As a remote worker in Uganda, you will be filing your taxes in Uganda.
If you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, you will be filing your taxes in Sri Lanka.
The good news is that if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, you can file your taxes in Uganda, and vice versa.
How to file taxes in Uganda when working remotely for a company in Sri Lanka
You can file your taxes in Uganda when working remotely for a company in Sri Lanka by filing your tax return through a digital platform called Taxamo.
The good thing about this platform is that you don’t need to visit a tax office, nor do you need to file your taxes in Uganda.
You can file your taxes through the platform by following the steps below:
Step 1: Sign up for a Taxamo account
The first step is to sign up for a Taxamo account.