Live in Moldova while having a job in Norway

By Mark 19 May 2022

Can I live in Moldova and work remotely for a company in Norway?

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

  1. The company must be registered in Norway.
  2. You must have a valid work permit for Norway, or a work permit for Moldova.
  3. The company must be in compliance with the Norwegian tax regulations.
  4. The company must have a bank account in Norway.
  5. You must be able to work in Norway for at least 3 months before applying for a work permit.
  6. You must be able to communicate with your employer in Norwegian.
  7. You must be able to communicate with the Norwegian immigration authorities.

I am a British citizen, I have a work permit for Moldova and I am considering moving to Moldova to work for a company in Norway.

How to find remote work in Norway while living in Moldova?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Norway even though you are located in Moldova. For that we will have to make some adjustments.

If you are a Norwegian citizen, you are a citizen of a country that is part of the Schengen Area, so you have a residence permit. You can live in Norway for up to three years and after that you can apply for a permanent residence permit.
If you are a Moldovan citizen, you are not a citizen of the Schengen Area, so you need a residence permit to be able to work in Norway.
If you are a Moldovan citizen, you need to get a work permit to be able to work in Norway.
In this article we will show you how to get a residence permit in Norway.
In the Schengen Area you can work without a work permit. But, you need to have a residence permit to work in Norway.
In Moldova, you can work without a work permit.
If you are a Moldovan citizen, you can work in Norway without a work permit.
If you are a Norwegian citizen, you need to have a residence permit to work in Moldova.
If you are a Moldovan citizen, you need to have a work permit to work in Norway.
How to get a residence permit in Norway

How to get paid in Moldova when working remotely for a corporation in Norway?

You can get paid in Moldova even if you are working for a company in Norway, however , it is important to know the regulations and procedures that are applicable in Norway, and also in Moldova. If you are working for a company in Norway, it is important to know how to get paid in Moldova, as you can get paid in Norway in two ways: either by direct deposit, or by cheque.

In Moldova, it is important to know how to get paid in Norway, as you will be getting your salary in Moldova, and will be required to pay taxes in Moldova.

How to get paid in Moldova when working for a corporation in Norway?
You can get paid in Moldova even if you are working for a company in Norway, however, it is important to know the regulations and procedures that are applicable in Norway, and also in Moldova.

If you are working for a company in Norway, it is important to know how to get paid in Moldova, as you will be getting your salary in Moldova, and will be required to pay taxes in Moldova.

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

When working remotely in Moldova for a firm based in Norway, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to have a good understanding of the rules.

We have put together a list of the main rules regarding tax in Moldova and the process of filing taxes in Moldova.

  1. Taxes in Moldova
    In Moldova, there are two main taxes:
    Local tax
    Income tax
    The local tax is a tax that is charged by the local government. The local tax is applied to your income when you are working in Moldova. It is charged on the amount of income that you earn in Moldova.
    Income tax is a tax that is charged by the government. The income tax is charged on the amount of income that you earn outside of Moldova.
  2. How do taxes work in Moldova if I’m working remotely for a company?
    If you are working for a company based in Norway and you are working remotely in Moldova for a company based in Moldova, you will be taxed differently.
    When you are working for a company based in Norway, you will be taxed on the income that you earn in Moldova.
    When you are working for a company based in Moldova, you will be taxed on the income that you earn in Norway.
  3. What is the difference between a local tax and an income tax?
    A local tax is charged on the income that you earn in Moldova.