Live in Norway while having a job in Iceland
Can I work remotely for a company in Iceland while being in Norway?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Is the company registered in Iceland?
- Are you allowed to work in Iceland?
- Do you have a residence permit in Norway?
- Do you have a residence permit in Iceland?
How to live in Norway and find remote work in Iceland?
Finding remote work in Iceland if you are located in Norway might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Iceland.
You will have to work from home for the first few months, but when you find a remote job you will be able to work from any location in the world.
You might have to do some of the work from the office and some from home, but the main part of your work will be done from the comfort of your own home.
In this post, we will show you how to find a remote job in Iceland, where you can work from anywhere in the world.
Read also: How to Find Remote Jobs in Iceland
How to find remote jobs in Iceland?
In order to find a remote job in Iceland, you will need to find a company that is willing to hire you remotely.
We recommend you to try your luck with the following companies:
What you need to know about remote work in Iceland?
There are a few things you need to know before you apply for a remote job in Iceland.
If you are a Norwegian citizen, you can work in Iceland without a work permit, but if you are an EU citizen you will need to apply for a work permit.
You will need to work with the Icelandic language, and if you have an accent you will need to improve it.
You will need to find a way to communicate with the clients in English, since most of the companies are international.
How a company in Iceland can send my salary in Norway?
When working remotely for a corporation in Iceland, you salary can be send to Norway but it will be sent in the form of a check. The only way to receive the salary in Norway is to be physically present in Norway.
How can I get a visa to work in Iceland? If you want to work in Iceland, you will need a visa. The visa can be obtained from the Icelandic Immigration Service (Ísjöfélagið). You can apply for a visa at the Immigration Service website.
What is the visa application procedure for Iceland? The visa application procedure is very simple and takes only a few minutes. You need to fill out an online form, pay a fee and send the application to the Immigration Service.
What are the requirements for a visa to work in Iceland? You need to have a valid passport, a valid visa, and a letter from your employer. The letter must be signed by the employer and include the following information:
Your name
Your job title
Your salary
The start and end date of your employment
The location of your employment
The duration of your employment
Your employment contract
Your employment contract must be valid for at least one year.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Norway for a company in Iceland?
If you are working remotely in Norway for a corporation established in Iceland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , there are only a few things you need to know about the tax system.
When you work from home in Norway, you are not taxed at all. You can deduct your travel expenses from your income. If you work remotely in Norway for a company established in Iceland, you are taxed according to the country where the company is established.
There are different rules for companies established in Norway and companies established in Iceland.
Here are the most important rules when working remotely in Norway for a company established in Iceland.
- Where is my company located?
If your company is established in Iceland, your company is located in Iceland. The company must have a place of business in Iceland. The company can be established in Iceland or have an office in Iceland.
If the company is established in Iceland, you will be taxed according to the country where the company is located.
2. What are the taxes in Iceland?
When you work remotely in Norway for a company established in Iceland, you are taxed according to the country where the company is located.