Living in Norway while working in Netherlands

By Mark 13 June 2022

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

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

  1. The company will have to provide a double-check on the information they receive.
  2. You will be asked to sign a contract that includes a clause about the termination of the contract.
  3. You will have to have a working permit in Norway and a work permit in the Netherlands.
  4. You will have to have a tax-free income of at least € 5.000,-.
  5. You will have to be working in Norway and the Netherlands for a minimum of 12 months.
  6. You will have to work in a company in the Netherlands and have a minimum of 4 employees.
  7. You will be allowed to work for a maximum of 40 hours per week.
  8. You will be allowed to work in Norway for a maximum of 20 hours per week.
  9. The minimum salary in the Netherlands will be € 10.000,- and in Norway it will be € 14.000,-.
  10. The company will have to pay the social security of the country they are in.
  11. You will have to pay taxes in both countries.

What is the difference between a working permit and a residence permit?
A working permit is issued for a specific time period and is not renewable. It is issued to foreign nationals who are employed in Norway and live in Norway.
A residence permit is issued for a specific time period and can be renewable.

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Netherlands even though you are located in Norway. For that we have created this guide to help you with finding remote work in Netherlands.

Finding remote work in Netherlands is not a big problem for people who speak Dutch. But, if you don’t know Dutch, finding remote work in Netherlands is a little more difficult. You can get remote work in Netherlands even though you are located in Norway.
But, before we go into the steps to find remote work in Netherlands, let’s first understand how to find remote work in Norway.

How to find remote work in Norway?
In Norway, you can find remote work in the following ways:

  1. Freelance websites
  2. Job boards
  3. Job portals
    Freelance websites are websites where you can post your profile and search for remote work. You can also post your profile on freelance websites and then contact the companies.
    Job boards are websites where you can post your profile and search for remote work. You can also post your profile on job boards and then contact the companies.
    Job portals are websites where you can post your profile and search for remote work. You can also post your profile on job portals and then contact the companies.

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

You can get paid in Norway even if you are working for a company in Netherlands, however , you need to be aware of the fact that the taxes will be paid by the company in Netherlands.

The tax in Norway is based on the business income, which is the profits, and the tax is calculated on a yearly basis. The taxes are paid by the company in Netherlands and you will get the money back in the form of a refund.
You can get paid in Norway if you are working remotely for a company in Netherlands. You can work from anywhere in the world. The company will provide you with a monthly salary and you will get paid in Norway. You will be provided with a company account and you can deposit your money into the account. You will be provided with the company’s bank account details and you can transfer money into the account.
If you are working for a company in Netherlands, then you will be provided with a company account and you can deposit your money into the account.

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

When working remotely in Norway for a firm based in Netherlands, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to understand the tax situation for working in Norway.

I’ve been working remotely for a company based in Netherlands for a few years now. I’m living in Norway, but I’m working from my home in Norway. I’m a freelance developer and I work for a company based in Netherlands.
I’m a resident of Norway and I have a Norwegian bank account. I’ve been working from my home in Norway for a few years now, so I have a fixed address in Norway.
I’m currently working for a company based in Netherlands, but I’m a freelance developer and I work from my home in Norway.