Work in Canada for a corporation based in Estonia

Can I work remotely for a company in Estonia while being in Canada?

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

  1. The company must have a local office in Estonia, where you can physically work from.
  2. The company must have a local office in Canada, where you can physically work from.
  3. The company must have a local office in both countries.

Is it possible to work in Estonia from Canada?
Yes, it is possible to work in Estonia from Canada.

How to live in Canada and find remote work in Estonia?

Finding remote work in Estonia if you are located in Canada might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you move to Estonia.

Here are some tips to help you move to Estonia and find remote work in Estonia.

  1. Find a job in Estonia
    Finding a job in Estonia is quite easy if you have a good command of the Estonian language.
    There are many companies that offer remote work in Estonia.
    If you are looking for a job in Estonia, then you might want to start with Estonian freelancing websites.
  2. Learn Estonian
    If you have no Estonian language skills, then you can start by learning the basics of the Estonian language.
    You can start by watching online courses, podcasts and YouTube videos.
    You can also take the Estonian language test.
  3. Learn Estonian Culture
    Estonia is a small country in the Baltic Sea, therefore the Estonian culture is quite similar to the Finnish culture.
    There are some things that you should know about the Estonian culture.
    For example, Estonians are quite independent and do not like to be told what to do.
    Therefore, you should not expect your boss to tell you what to do.
  4. Learn Estonian Business Language
    If you are looking for a job in Estonia, then you should learn the Estonian business language.
    Business language is different from the Estonian language.

How a company in Estonia can send my salary in Canada?

When working remotely for a corporation in Estonia, you salary can be send to Canada but you need to make sure that your employer knows about your location.

We’ll tell you how to do that.
First of all, you need to know that you can send your salary in Canada. This is not a new thing. Many Estonians have been doing it for years.
In order to do that, you need to register your salary at the Estonian Tax and Social Insurance Board.
If you don’t know how to do that, you can do it on their website.
If you’re working in Estonia, you need to register your salary in Estonia. You can do that at the Estonian Tax and Social Insurance Board.
If you’re working in Canada, you need to register your salary in Canada. You can do that at the Canadian Revenue Agency.
If you’re working in the United States, you need to register your salary in the United States. You can do that at the Social Security Administration.
If you’re working in the United Kingdom, you need to register your salary in the United Kingdom. You can do that at HM Revenue & Customs.
If you’re working in Australia, you need to register your salary in Australia. You can do that at the Australian Taxation Office.
If you’re working in Germany, you need to register your salary in Germany.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Canada for a company in Estonia?

If you are working remotely in Canada for a corporation established in Estonia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are simple.

In this article I’m going to explain how to calculate your taxes in Canada when you work remotely for a Canadian company and live in Canada.

So what do I mean by working remotely?
I’m talking about a scenario where you are working remotely for a company in Canada but you live in Canada.
I’m also talking about a scenario where you are working remotely for a company in Canada and you live in Canada.
You are a Canadian citizen and you work in Canada for a company in Canada, but you live in Canada.

What about if I work in Canada and live in Canada for a company in Estonia?
That’s a different story. You need to be careful because if you live in Canada and work in Canada for a company in Estonia, you are considered to be an Estonian resident for tax purposes.

How to calculate your taxes in Canada when you work remotely for a Canadian company