Work in Zambia for a company based in Switzerland

Can I work remotely for a company in Switzerland while being in Zambia?

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

  1. If you are a citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Union, you cannot work in Switzerland without a residence permit.
  2. If you are a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Union, you cannot work in Switzerland without a residence permit.

What is the difference between a residence permit and a work permit?
A residence permit is granted to a person who has the right to stay in Switzerland for a period of time.
A work permit is granted to a person who has the right to work in Switzerland.

How to live in Zambia and find remote work in Switzerland?

Finding remote work in Switzerland if you are located in Zambia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to look for remote work in Switzerland.

Zambia is a country in Southern Africa. It is a landlocked country, with a population of over 10 million people.
The official language is English, but the most spoken language is the Bemba language. The official religion is Christianity.
The most famous city is Lusaka, which is the capital of Zambia.
There are no visa requirements for Zambian citizens to enter Switzerland, but you need a visa to enter the Schengen Area.
You can work remotely in Switzerland if you are located in Zambia.
The following are the main cities in Zambia.
Lusaka
Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. It is located on the shore of Lake Tanganyika. Lusaka is the largest city in Zambia. It is a city of over 1 million people.
Lusaka is an administrative center of the Central Province. It is the economic center of the country. Lusaka is home to the Lusaka International Airport.
It is home to the University of Zambia.
Ndola
Ndola is the second largest city in Zambia. It is located in the Copperbelt Province. It is the economic center of the province.
Ndola is a major trading center.

How a company in Switzerland can send my salary in Zambia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland, you salary can be send to Zambia but only if you are a citizen of Zambia.

How can I pay my taxes in Switzerland? If you are a citizen of Switzerland, you can pay your taxes in Switzerland.

How can I pay my taxes in Zambia? If you are a citizen of Zambia, you can pay your taxes in Switzerland.
If you are a citizen of Zambia, you can pay your taxes in Zambia.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Zambia for a company in Switzerland?

If you are working remotely in Zambia for a corporation established in Switzerland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not.

When working remotely in Zambia for a company in Switzerland, you are still considered a resident of Zambia and thus you are required to pay tax.
The good news is that if you are working remotely in Zambia for a corporation established in Switzerland, you do not need to pay tax.
In this article, I will explain how to pay your tax in Zambia when working remotely for a company in Switzerland.

Where to pay my tax in Zambia when working remotely for a company in Switzerland?
If you are working remotely in Zambia for a company in Switzerland, you are required to pay tax in Zambia.