How to get paid in dollars in Nicaragua

In Nicaragua you get paid with Payoneer or SWIFT transfers to a USD account at BAC, Banpro or Lafise, and the dollar circulates alongside the córdoba, so there's no need to convert everything. PayPal can receive, but withdrawing to a local bank is limited.

  • Payoneer: receives payments from companies, Deel and marketplaces.
  • USD account at BAC, Banpro or Lafise: receives SWIFT transfers.
  • Deel, Ontop and similar: pay to Payoneer or to your bank.

Taxes in Nicaragua

Taxes are run by DGI. Register with your RUC and ask an accountant how to report income from abroad.

Tips

  • GMT-6 all year: you share the workday with US Central time.

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Frequently asked questions

Yes: there are 82 open remote jobs for Nicaraguans from 13 companies on RemoteJobs.lat, with new ones every month.

With Payoneer or SWIFT transfers to a USD account at BAC, Banpro or Lafise.

Yes. US sanctions target specific officials and entities, not individuals working as contractors.

Check with DGI or an accountant. You need your RUC to invoice.
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