Work in Hungary for a corporation based in Sweden

By Mark 28 May 2022

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

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

  1. Check if your company is a member of the EEA or EU.
  2. Check if you are allowed to work from Hungary.
  3. Check if you can get a work permit to work in Hungary.
  4. Check if you can get a residence permit to live in Hungary.
  5. Check if you are allowed to work in Sweden.
  6. Check if you can get a residence permit to live in Sweden.
  7. Check if you can get a work permit to work in Sweden.

In some cases, it may be possible to work in Hungary and live in Sweden. However, this is not a common situation. We usually recommend double-checking the following points:
If you are a company that is not a member of the EEA or EU, you cannot work from Hungary and you cannot get a residence permit to live in Hungary. You can work in Hungary and get a residence permit to live in Sweden.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sweden even though you are located in Hungary. For that we have prepared a list of the best remote jobs in Sweden.

Sweden is one of the most interesting countries in the world. There are a lot of opportunities to work from home and earn money there.
If you are living in Hungary, there are many ways to get a remote job in Sweden.
Sweden is a very good place to work remotely, but if you are living in Hungary, there are several ways to get remote jobs in Sweden.
You can find remote jobs in Sweden through job boards, companies, and also via social media.
You can find a remote job in Sweden in a lot of different ways, but the most common is to search for the job on job boards.
There are many job boards, but the most popular ones are:
Remote OK
Remote.com
Careerjet
Indeed
Freelancer
Hired
Indeed is the most popular job board in the world.
Remote OK is the second most popular job board in the world.
Careerjet is a job board that offers remote jobs in the US, Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
Remote.com is a job board that is popular in Canada and the US.
Freelancer is a job board that offers remote jobs in the UK, USA, and other countries.

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

You can get paid in Hungary even if you are working for a company in Sweden, however you should be aware of the difference between the two countries.

If you are living in Hungary, you can work for any company in Sweden as long as you are legally authorized to do so. The only condition is that you must have a Swedish company as your employer.
However, you should be aware of the differences between the two countries, so that you can know what to expect when you are applying for a work permit.
Here are the main differences between working in Hungary and Sweden:
Employment Conditions
In Sweden, the employment conditions are quite similar to those in Hungary. However, there are some differences that you need to know.
In Sweden, you can work for any company as long as you are legally authorized to do so.
On the other hand, in Hungary, you can work for any company as long as you have a contract with the company. However, the company must have a legal entity registered in Hungary.
Salary and Wages
In Hungary, the minimum salary is HUF 1,200 (EUR 33) per month. However, you can get paid more than this if you work in the private sector. The maximum salary is HUF 2,200 (EUR 65) per month.
In Sweden, the minimum wage is SEK 8,500 (EUR 188) per month.

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

When working remotely in Hungary for a firm based in Sweden, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have prepared a short guide to the Hungarian tax system.

I am a Hungarian citizen living and working in Sweden. I am going to receive a monthly salary from a Hungarian company.
What do I need to pay in taxes?
You need to pay a certain percentage of your monthly salary to the Hungarian tax authorities. The percentage is different for every taxpayer. The amount you pay in taxes is calculated according to the following formula:
Hungarian tax percentage = (salary / 365) * (tax rate)
The Hungarian tax rate is currently 18% (this is the highest tax rate in the EU). If you are a company employee, you are entitled to a tax deduction.

How do I calculate the Hungarian tax rate?
The tax rate is determined by the Hungarian government. The tax rate is currently 18% and it will remain the same until the end of 2018. The tax rate is calculated based on the following formula:
Tax rate = (salary / 365) * (tax rate)
The tax rate is determined by the Hungarian government and it is not possible to change it.

What is the Hungarian tax rate?
The Hungarian tax rate is currently 18%.