Working in Finland for a corporation in South Africa
Can I work remotely in Finland for a company in South Africa?
Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:
- You must be registered in the Finnish Work and Income Service (Kela).
- You must have a valid work permit.
- You must have a valid visa.
- You must have a valid bank account.
- You must have a valid health insurance.
- You must have a valid driver’s license.
- You must have a valid passport.
- You must have a valid residence permit.
How can I find a remote job in South Africa while living in Finland?
When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in South Africa even if you are located in Finland, for that we need to take a look at the different options you have in finding remote jobs in South Africa.
If you are looking for a remote job in South Africa, you will need to consider your options carefully.
There are a few different options available to you, but you need to be careful when choosing which one to go with.
- The first option is to search for a job that is available in South Africa. You can find jobs in South Africa that are available remotely if you search for them. You can find out how to do this by reading our article on how to find remote jobs in South Africa.
- The second option is to find a job in South Africa that is available remotely.
- The third option is to look for a job in South Africa that is available in South Africa, but that you can work from abroad. This option is the most difficult to find, as it requires a lot of planning and a lot of luck. If you are looking for a job in South Africa that you can work from abroad, you will need to read our article on how to find remote jobs in South Africa.
- The fourth option is to look for a job in South Africa that is available in South Africa, but that you can work from abroad.
How can I get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in South Africa?
It is possible to get paid in Finland while working for a company in South Africa but you will need to go through the process of setting up a company in Finland.
Finland is a member of the European Union and the European Union has a free movement agreement with South Africa.
You are therefore allowed to work in Finland from any EU country.
If you are not a EU citizen, you will need to register as a self-employed worker.
As @Pasquale says, you are allowed to work in Finland from any EU country.
To be eligible to work in Finland, you need to register as a self-employed worker.
You can register as a self-employed worker in Finland by opening a business account in the Finnish company register.
Once you have registered, you can apply for an Employer’s Identification Number (EID).
When you have an EID, you can apply for a work permit.
If you have a work permit, you can apply for a residence permit, which will allow you to work in Finland.
Will I pay taxes in Finland or South Africa when working remotely in Finland?
Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Finland for a corporation in South Africa, so we’ve put together this guide to help you understand how this works.
- Taxation of Corporations
When you work for a corporation, you will be taxed based on your country of residence. For example, if you are a South African citizen and you work for a company in Finland, you will be taxed in South Africa.
The same rules apply if you work for a company in Finland and are a citizen of another country. If you are a South African citizen and you work for a company in Finland, you will be taxed in Finland. - Taxation of Individuals
- How to calculate your tax
You will need to calculate your tax based on your country of residence. - Tax on dividends
If you are a South African citizen and you work for a company in Finland, you will be taxed on your dividends. - Tax on interest