Live in France while having a job in Sweden

By Mark 06 April 2022

Can I live in France and work remotely for a company in Sweden?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Check the tax situation for your country of residence
  2. Check if there is a local tax (eg: cantonal tax in Switzerland)
  3. Check if the company you work for has a tax treaty with your country of residence
  4. Check if the company has a tax agreement with your country of residence
  5. Check if you are allowed to work remotely for the company
  6. Check if you are allowed to work remotely for the country you are in
  7. Check if the company has an office in your country of residence
  8. Check if the company has an office in the country you are in
  9. Check if the company has a registered office in your country of residence
  10. Check if the company has a registered office in the country you are in

How to find remote work in Sweden while living in France?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sweden even though you are located in France. For that we need to know how to find remote work in Sweden.

If you are a Swedish citizen, you can work in Sweden without a work permit. You need to apply for a work permit for the first time when you arrive in Sweden.
If you are not a Swedish citizen, you can work in Sweden as a freelancer.
If you are a non-EU citizen, you can work in Sweden as a freelancer.
If you are a Swedish citizen, you can work in Sweden as a freelancer.

How to get paid in France when working remotely for a corporation in Sweden?

You can get paid in France even if you are working for a company in Sweden, however it is not always a simple task.

In order to get paid in France you need to follow the procedure. The procedure will differ for each company and it can take time to get paid.
If you are working remotely for a company in Sweden, you need to be aware of the following things.
You need to have a bank account in France. You can open a bank account in France through your employer. However, you need to be aware of the following things.
You need to be aware of the following things
The account should be in your name. You need to be aware that the account will be used by your employer and you need to provide your personal identification number.
The account should be a current account.
The account should be in a place where you can receive your pay. You need to be aware that you will receive your pay in France and that your employer will deduct the taxes.

How do taxes work in France if I’m working remotely for a company France?

When working remotely in France for a firm based in Sweden, taxes might be tricky, therefore , the following information is intended to assist you.

France is a tax haven, so it is very likely that you will have to pay tax in France. If you are working remotely for a company based in Sweden, there is a chance that you will have to pay tax in France.
The taxes in France are based on the country where you are working. If you are working remotely for a firm based in Sweden, it is very likely that you will have to pay taxes in France.
There is a chance that you might have to pay the tax in France, even if you are working remotely for a firm based in Sweden.

You will have to pay taxes in France if you are working remotely for a firm based in Sweden.