Work in the UK for a company in South Africa

By Mark 30 May 2022

Can I live in the UK and work remotely for a company in South Africa?

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

  1. The company you are applying for is registered in the UK, and the company has a registered office in the UK.
  2. The company is not a registered company in South Africa.
  3. The company is not a registered company in any other country, for example, if the company is registered in the US, Canada, or Australia.

How to find remote work in South Africa while living in the UK?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in South Africa even though you are located in the UK. For that we are going to show you how to get remote jobs in South Africa while living in the UK.

If you are a UK citizen, you can work remotely in South Africa as long as you are legally entitled to do so.
This article will show you how to get remote jobs in South Africa while living in the UK.
If you are interested in how to get remote jobs in South Africa while living in the UK, you can read our article on how to get remote jobs in South Africa while living in the USA.
Get remote jobs in South Africa
You will need to make a few adjustments to your life in order to get remote jobs in South Africa. You will need to spend a lot of time online and you will need to be very flexible.
Here are the steps you will need to take to get remote jobs in South Africa:
Learn the South African language
In order to get remote jobs in South Africa, you will need to learn the South African language. It is very important that you learn the language as you will need to be able to communicate with the people you will be working with.
If you can’t learn the South African language, you will need to find someone who can help you. You will need to find someone who can teach you the language and help you get remote jobs in South Africa.

How to get paid in the UK when working remotely for a corporation in South Africa?

You can get paid in the UK even if you are working for a company in South Africa, however , you will need to make sure that you are registered with the UK HMRC, and that your tax is paid in the UK.

If you are working for a company in South Africa, and you want to get paid in the UK, you will need to make sure that you are registered with the HMRC, and that your tax is paid in the UK.
In this article, we will look at how to get paid in the UK when working for a corporation in South Africa.

How to get paid in the UK when working for a corporation in South Africa?
When you are working for a company in South Africa, you will need to make sure that you are registered with the HMRC, and that your tax is paid in the UK.

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

When working remotely in the UK for a firm based in South Africa, taxes might be tricky, therefore I have made a list of the most common tax rules to be aware of.

  1. UK tax rules for remote workers
    The UK is a member of the European Union (EU) and therefore has its own tax system.
  2. The UK has a flat rate of tax
    The UK has a flat rate of tax for all individuals. This means that there is no tax on the first £10,000 of your earnings. If you earn more than £10,000 then you pay the standard rate of tax (currently 20%).
  3. The UK has a higher rate of tax for higher earners
    If you earn over £150,000 a year then you will be paying the higher rate of tax (currently 40%).
  4. The UK has a lower rate of tax for lower earners
    If you earn below £10,000 a year then you will pay the basic rate of tax (currently 20%).
  5. The UK has a tax on dividends
    The UK has a tax on dividends. This means that if you are paid dividends then you will have to pay tax on the amount that you receive.
  6. The UK has a tax on capital gains
    The UK has a tax on capital gains. This means that if you sell a share or an asset for more than what you paid for it then you will have to pay tax on the difference.