Working in Slovenia for a corporation in Estonia

By Mark 09 May 2022

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

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

  1. Check if the company is registered in Estonia.
  2. Check if the company is registered in Slovenia.
  3. Check if you need a visa to work in Estonia.
  4. Check if you need a visa to work in Slovenia.
  5. Check if you need a work permit to work in Estonia.
  6. Check if you need a work permit to work in Slovenia.
  7. Check if you need a residence permit to work in Estonia.
  8. Check if you need a residence permit to work in Slovenia.
  9. Check if the company is registered in the European Union.

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

Finding remote work in Estonia if you are located in Slovenia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to choose the right way to work from abroad. We will show you the best way to find remote work in Estonia.

Best way to find remote work in Estonia
If you are located in Slovenia, you can find remote work in Estonia by using the following methods:

  1. Using freelance platforms
    Freelance platforms are the best way to find remote work in Estonia. If you are located in Slovenia, there are many freelance platforms that allow you to find remote work in Estonia. Some of the most popular freelance platforms are:
    Upwork
    FlexJobs
    Freelancer
    Guru
    Indeed
    You can also use freelance platforms to find remote work in Estonia if you are located in another country.
  2. Using job boards
    If you are located in Slovenia, you can use job boards to find remote work in Estonia.
    Indeed is one of the most popular job boards that allow you to find remote work in Estonia.
    Indeed Slovenia
    Indeed Slovenia is the official job board of Indeed.
    Indeed Estonia
    Indeed Estonia is the official job board of Indeed.
  3. Using social media
    Social media is another way to find remote work in Estonia. If you are located in Slovenia, you can use social media to find remote work in Estonia.
    LinkedIn

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Estonia, you salary can be send to Slovenia but you need to know how.

I’m living in Slovenia and I’m working remotely for a company in Estonia. I’m also a member of a non-profit organization and I’m also working remotely for a company in Slovenia.

How do I get paid in Slovenia?
I’m a member of a non-profit organization and I’m also working remotely for a company in Slovenia. I’m also living in Slovenia and I’m working remotely for a company in Estonia.

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

If you are working remotely in Slovenia for a corporation established in Estonia, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not that difficult to understand.

There are two different tax systems in Slovenia and Estonia. The first is the general tax system in Slovenia, the second is the tax system in Estonia.
General tax system in Slovenia
In Slovenia, the general tax system is based on the concept of the tax on income, property and capital. Tax on income is charged on the amount of the income, not on the source of income. Tax on property is charged on the basis of the ownership of the property. Tax on capital is charged on the basis of the capital gains.
In Slovenia, there are two types of income: regular income and capital income. Regular income includes income from the business or from the profession. Capital income includes income from the property, interest and dividends.
Capital income is taxed in two different ways. If the capital income is derived from the property, it is taxed at the same rate as the property. If the capital income is derived from the business, it is taxed at the same rate as the business.
The rate of the tax on capital is always higher than the rate of the tax on income. The tax on capital is charged on the basis of the amount of the capital gains.
Tax on income is charged on the basis of the amount of the income, not on the source of income. The tax on income is charged on the basis of the taxable person’s place of residence.