Work in Venezuela for a company based in France

Can I work remotely for a company in France while being in Venezuela?

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

  1. The company you want to work for is registered in France, so you will need a work permit.
  2. You will need a contract with a French company.
  3. You will need a visa, even if you are going to work for a French company.
  4. You need to be able to show that you are in a situation of vulnerability.

I have a friend that is working in a company in France and is also living in Venezuela. They are asking me for help on how to apply for a work permit in France.
The company they are working for is registered in France, but I can’t find any information on how to apply for a work permit in France for a foreign employee.

How to live in Venezuela and find remote work in France?

Finding remote work in France if you are located in Venezuela might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to France and find remote work there.

If you have the possibility to move to France, you can find remote work there.
In this article, we are going to tell you how to find remote work in France.
Venezuela:
In Venezuela, there are a lot of remote jobs available.

How a company in France can send my salary in Venezuela?

When working remotely for a corporation in France, you salary can be send to Venezuela but you need to have a bank account in Venezuela.

You can use the money transfer services like Western Union or Transferwise.
For example, Transferwise is a service that allows you to transfer money from your bank account in France to your bank account in Venezuela.
The service is free to use and you can transfer money from your bank account in France to your bank account in Venezuela.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Venezuela for a company in France?

If you are working remotely in Venezuela for a corporation established in France, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it’s quite simple.

The tax system in Venezuela is based on the principles of the social security system.
As a result, the employer is responsible for paying taxes to the Venezuelan Social Security Fund (FSS).
If you are a resident of Venezuela, you are also responsible for paying taxes to the Venezuelan Social Security Fund (FSS).
The employer is also responsible for paying taxes to the French Social Security System (Caisse Sociale de l’Employeur – CSEE) for each employee working in France.
Taxes in Venezuela
The taxes in Venezuela are based on the principles of the Social Security system.
The employer is responsible for paying the taxes to the Venezuelan Social Security Fund (FSS) for each employee working in Venezuela.
In Venezuela, the employer is responsible for paying the taxes to the Venezuelan Social Security Fund (FSS).
If you are a resident of Venezuela, you are also responsible for paying taxes to the French Social Security System (Caisse Sociale de l’Employeur – CSEE).