Live in Zambia while having a job in France

Can I live in Zambia and work remotely for a company in France?

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

1. The company is not based in Zambia
2. The company is not based in France
3. The company is not based in the EU
4. The company is not based in the US
5. The company is not based in China
6. The company is not based in India
7. The company is not based in the Philippines
8. The company is not based in Russia
9. The company is not based in the UK
10. The company is not based in Brazil
11. The company is not based in Argentina
12. The company is not based in Canada
13. The company is not based in Mexico
14. The company is not based in Chile
15. The company is not based in Peru
16. The company is not based in Colombia
17. The company is not based in Ecuador
18. The company is not based in El Salvador
19. The company is not based in Guatemala
20. The company is not based in Honduras
21. The company is not based in Nicaragua
22. The company is not based in Costa Rica
23. The company is not based in Panama
24. The company is not based in Trinidad and Tobago
25. The company is not based in Guyana
26. The company is not based in Suriname
27. The company is not based in French Guiana
28. The company is not based in Algeria

How to find remote work in France while living in Zambia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Zambia. For that we will give you some tips on how to find remote work in France.

Remote work in France
Remote work in France is a type of employment where the employee does not have to be physically present at the workplace. The employee can work from home, from a coffee shop, or from a library.

How to get paid in Zambia when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Zambia even if you are working for a company in France, however , you will need to get paid in French Francs.

If you are working for a corporation in France, you can get paid in Zambia using the following steps:
Step 1: Get a ZA bank account
You can open a ZA bank account in any of the following banks:
Standard Bank
Barclays Bank
FNB
You can also open a ZA bank account using a money transfer company such as:
MoneyGram
Western Union
Step 2: Transfer money from your French bank account to the ZA bank account
You can transfer money from your French bank account to the ZA bank account using the following methods:
Step 3: Get paid in ZA Francs
You can get paid in ZA Francs using the following methods:
Step 4: Get paid in US Dollars
You can get paid in US Dollars using the following methods:
Step 5: Send money back to your French bank account
You can send money back to your French bank account using the following methods:
Step 6: Get paid in Zambian Kwacha
You can get paid in Zambian Kwacha using the following methods:
Step 7: Get paid in ZA Pula

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

When working remotely in Zambia for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore , you need to be aware of what you need to do.

Zambia has a very low corporate tax rate of 10%, however, this is only applicable to firms with a minimum of a minimum of $50,000.00 per annum.
This is very low compared to other African countries, for instance, South Africa has a corporate tax rate of 34.5%, Nigeria has a corporate tax rate of 25%, and Kenya has a corporate tax rate of 20%.

What are the taxes in Zambia?
In Zambia, there are three main taxes that are charged by the government, these are the tax on income, the tax on capital gains and the tax on corporation.
The tax on income is a flat tax of 20%, however, the tax rate can be as low as 0% if you are a low income earner.
The tax on capital gains is a progressive tax, it is charged at the following rates:
0% to 15% for a personal income of $10,000.00 to $100,000.00
15% to 20% for a personal income of $100,000.00 to $1,000,000.00
20% to 30% for a personal income of $1,000,000.00 and above