Work in New Zealand for a corporation based in Finland

By Mark 29 May 2022

Can I live in New Zealand and work remotely for a company in Finland?

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

  1. Your visa
  2. Your company’s visa
  3. The company’s location
  4. The job

How to get a work visa to New Zealand?

  1. Submit an application for the New Zealand Business Visa
  2. Apply for the job
  3. If you are invited to the interview, you will be invited to apply for the visa
  4. Wait for the decision of the Immigration New Zealand

How to find remote work in Finland while living in New Zealand?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Finland even though you are located in New Zealand. For that we need to consider some important points.

The first and foremost thing to do is to find the best remote job board in Finland. You can find many remote job boards in Finland. All you need to do is to find the best one.
In the below, we have shared some of the best remote job boards in Finland.
We have also shared some of the best remote job boards in the United States.
Best Remote Job Boards in Finland
Best Remote Jobs
Now, let us see what are the best remote job boards in Finland.
Remote Jobs
This is one of the best remote job boards in Finland.
It is the best remote job board in Finland.
It is the best place to find remote jobs in Finland.

How to get paid in New Zealand when working remotely for a corporation in Finland?

You can get paid in New Zealand even if you are working for a company in Finland, however it is not a common practice.

The most common way to get paid in New Zealand is to get paid in Finnish Krona, and then exchange it for New Zealand Dollars. You can get paid in New Zealand Dollars by exchanging your Finnish Krona in a bank, or by using a money transfer service.
If you are working for a company in Finland, you can get paid in New Zealand even if you are working remotely.

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

When working remotely in New Zealand for a firm based in Finland, taxes might be tricky, therefore it is important to know how they work and what you need to do.

  1. New Zealand has a progressive income tax system. This means that the higher your income, the higher the tax you pay.
  2. The tax rate is currently at 30%.
  3. The tax rate for the lowest income bracket is 15%
  4. The tax rate for the highest income bracket is 40%.
  5. The tax rate for the highest income bracket is reduced to 37.5% for those earning over $150,000.
  6. There is no tax on interest and dividends.
  7. The tax rate for those earning over $150,000 is reduced to 30% for those earning over $250,000.
  8. There is no tax on capital gains.
  9. There is no tax on dividends.
  10. There is no tax on interest.