Living in Russia while working in Slovenia

By Mark 09 April 2022

Can I work remotely for a company in Slovenia while being in Russia?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. Visa
  2. Taxes
  3. Language
  4. Work culture
  5. Safety
  6. Education
  7. Living expenses

In the past few years, the situation in Russia has become much more complicated for foreign companies. If you are thinking about a move to Russia, make sure you do your homework before you go.
The Russian government is making it increasingly difficult for foreigners to work in the country. As a result, the country’s unemployment rate is increasing.
The visa situation for Russians and foreigners has become increasingly complicated in the last few years.
Russia is a tax haven. You will need to pay taxes in Russia and in your home country. This can be a complicated and time-consuming process.

How to live in Russia and find remote work in Slovenia?

Finding remote work in Slovenia if you are located in Russia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to find remote work in Russia first. You can work from home, find a job in Russia or from abroad.

There are many companies that offer remote jobs in Russia.
Some of them are:

  1. Freelancer.com
    Freelancer.com is a platform for freelancers and businesses to connect with each other. Freelancer.com is a great place to find work, and it’s also a great place to find remote work in Russia.
  2. Upwork
    Upwork is a freelancing platform that connects businesses with freelancers. Upwork is a great place to find remote work in Russia.
  3. Fiverr
    Fiverr is a website where you can find freelancers to work on your project. Fiverr is a great place to find remote work in Russia.
  4. Peopleperhour
    Peopleperhour is a platform for freelancers and businesses to connect with each other. Peopleperhour is a great place to find remote work in Russia.
  5. Guru
    Guru is a freelancing platform that connects businesses with freelancers. Guru is a great place to find remote work in Russia.
  6. Peoplefinders
    Peoplefinders is a platform for freelancers and businesses to connect with each other. Peoplefinders is a great place to find remote work in Russia.

How a company in Slovenia can send my salary in Russia?

When working remotely for a corporation in Slovenia, you salary can be send to Russia but you need to be registered in Russia.

For example, if you are a Russian citizen and work for a company in Slovenia, your salary will be sent to your Russian account. If you are a Russian citizen and work for a company in Russia, your salary will be sent to your Russian account.
If you are a Russian citizen and work for a company in Slovenia, your salary will be sent to your Russian account.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Russia for a company in Slovenia?

If you are working remotely in Russia for a corporation established in Slovenia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not.

In this article, we will describe how to pay your taxes when working remotely in Russia for a company established in Slovenia.

  1. How to pay taxes when working remotely in Russia for a company established in Slovenia?
    If you are working remotely in Russia for a corporation established in Slovenia, you will have to pay taxes to the Russian tax authorities.
    The first thing you have to do is to register yourself as a taxpayer in Russia.
    To register as a taxpayer in Russia, you will need to fill in the following form:
    If you are a Russian citizen, you need to fill in the form at the Russian Tax Service website.
    If you are a foreigner, you need to fill in the form at the website of the Russian Tax Service for foreigners.
    Once you have registered as a taxpayer in Russia, you need to pay the taxes to the Russian Tax Service.
    You can do this online or by mail.
  2. What is the difference between the Russian and the Slovenian tax rates?
    As mentioned above, the Russian and the Slovenian tax rates are the same.
    The Russian tax rate is 13% for the first EUR 1,000 and 20% for the next EUR 1,000.
    The Slovenian tax rate is 23% for the first EUR 1,000 and 24% for the next EUR 1,000.