Live in Finland while having a job in Estonia

By Mark 11 May 2022

Can I work remotely in Finland for a company in Estonia?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Do you have a Finnish residence permit?
  2. Do you have a Finnish passport?
  3. Do you have a valid Estonian work permit?
  4. Do you have a valid Estonian residence permit?
  5. Do you have a valid Estonian passport?

What are the requirements to work in Finland?
There are two ways to get a work permit in Finland:

  1. The work permit can be granted to the employer or to the employee.
  2. The work permit can be granted to the employer or to the employee and the employer can also be the employer of the employee.
    The employer can apply for a work permit for his employee. The employee can apply for a work permit for himself. The employer can apply for a work permit for himself.

How can I find a remote job in Estonia while living in Finland?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Estonia even if you are located in Finland, for that we have some tips.

If you are a Finnish citizen, you can work in Estonia without a work permit. If you are a foreigner, you need to apply for a work permit.
In order to find a remote job in Estonia, you have to know the following:

  1. Estonian language
  2. Estonian social security number
  3. Estonian bank account
  4. Estonian health insurance
  5. Estonian work permit
  6. Estonian work permit application
  7. Estonian residence permit
  8. Estonian residence permit application
  9. Estonian visa
  10. Estonian visa application

How can I get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in Estonia?

It is possible to get paid in Finland while working for a company in Estonia but it is not easy. The company in Estonia will need to pay taxes to the Estonian tax authorities.

You can get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in Estonia. You can get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in Estonia if you are a Finnish citizen. You can get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in Estonia if you are a Finnish resident.

Will I pay taxes in Finland or Estonia when working remotely in Finland?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Finland for a corporation in Estonia, so we’ve put together a quick guide to show you how it works.

Note: This is a guide to the taxes that would be payable if you were working in Finland. It is not a guide to taxes that you may be charged if you are a resident of Estonia and are working in Finland.
This guide is not legal advice. If you are unsure whether or not you will be charged taxes in Finland, you should contact your tax advisor.
Note: The information in this guide is correct as of September 2017. The tax rates in Finland and Estonia may change at any time.
Finland
You are a Finnish citizen and are working in Finland. You are employed by a Finnish company and you will be paid in Finland.
You are not a Finnish citizen and are working in Finland.
You are a Finnish citizen and are working in Estonia.
You are not a Finnish citizen and are working in Estonia. You are employed by a Finnish company and you will be paid in Estonia.
Estonia