Working in Finland for a corporation in UAE

By Mark 29 May 2022

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

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

  1. You need to have a Finnish passport or a residence permit.
  2. You need to get a work visa for UAE, which is not an easy thing to do.
  3. You need to get a visa to visit Finland.

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

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in UAE even if you are located in Finland, for that we need to make some changes in our lifestyle and mindset.

We have a lot of advantages when it comes to finding remote jobs in UAE:

  1. We are living in Finland and that makes us closer to UAE.
  2. We are more familiar with the UAE culture and we speak Arabic fluently.
  3. Our Finnish language skills are good enough to get a remote job in UAE.
  4. We are familiar with the IT culture in UAE and we are good at solving problems in IT.
  5. We have a lot of online resources to help us find remote jobs in UAE.
  6. We have a good network of Finnish friends living in UAE.
  7. We have a good network of Finnish friends living in Finland.
  8. We have a lot of Finnish expats living in UAE.
  9. We have a lot of Finnish expats living in Finland.

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

It is possible to get paid in Finland while working for a company in UAE but it is not as easy as you may think.

I’m currently working as a web developer in the UAE. My contract with my employer is based on the UAE residency visa and it’s quite easy to get.
However, my employer is based in Finland and I’m a Finnish national.

The question is how can I get paid in Finland?

How to get paid in Finland when working remotely for a company in UAE?
If you are a Finnish citizen, you can get paid in Finland by working remotely for a company in UAE. However, it is not easy.

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

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Finland for a corporation in UAE, so we have created a guide to help you understand the tax rules in Finland and UAE.

When you work remotely in Finland, you are still a Finnish citizen, so you will pay taxes in Finland. However, you will be working for a Finnish company, so you will be subject to Finnish tax laws.
You will pay taxes to the Finnish tax office, but you will be working in Finland, so you will be subject to Finnish tax laws.