Work in Finland for a company in Slovenia

By Mark 08 May 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Slovenia while being in Finland?

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

  1. Your contract. It is important to check if you can work remotely from the country you want to work in.
  2. The company’s policy. Many companies do not allow remote workers.
  3. Your immigration status. If you are not a citizen of Slovenia, you might need a work permit.

How to live in Finland and find remote work in Slovenia?

Finding remote work in Slovenia if you are located in Finland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to apply for a work permit in Slovenia.

In Finland, the working hours are from 8:00 to 18:00 and from 18:00 to 8:00.
In Slovenia, the working hours are from 9:00 to 15:00 and from 15:00 to 23:00.

How a company in Slovenia can send my salary in Finland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Slovenia, you salary can be send to Finland but it is not mandatory. You can choose to receive your salary in Slovenia, Finland or any other country.

How can I receive my salary in Finland?
You can receive your salary in Finland in the following ways:

  1. Via Payoneer
    If you want to receive your salary in Finland, you can use the Payoneer service. It is a free service that allows you to receive your salary in Finland.
  2. Via Skrill
    If you want to receive your salary in Finland, you can use the Skrill service.
  3. Via Transferwise
    If you want to receive your salary in Finland, you can use the Transferwise service.

How to receive my salary in Finland with Payoneer?

  1. Log in to your Payoneer account.
  2. Click on the “Payments” tab.
  3. Click on “Change payment method”.
  4. Select “Payoneer”.
  5. Enter your email address and your password.
  6. Click on “Continue”.
  7. Select “Finland”.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Finland for a company in Slovenia?

If you are working remotely in Finland for a corporation established in Slovenia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not. You can pay your taxes in Finland in many ways, and some of them are even free.

Let’s start with the basics.
Taxes in Finland
Finland is a country with a tax system based on the principle of equal pay for equal work. In Finland, you can pay taxes in different ways, and some of them are free.
In Finland, taxes are divided into three groups:
Personal income tax
Corporate income tax
VAT
Personal income tax is paid by the individual and it is calculated based on the total amount of income you earn. It is not based on the source of your income.
The personal income tax rate in Finland is 15%.
In Finland, the personal income tax is paid on your total income, including dividends, interest, and capital gains. If you are a self-employed person, you also have to pay taxes on your business income.
You can pay the taxes by yourself or through a tax advisor. If you are a self-employed person, you can pay the taxes through your tax advisor. If you are an employee, you can pay the taxes through your employer.
Corporate income tax is paid by the corporation. It is calculated based on the total amount of income you earn.