Working in Sweden for a corporation in South Africa
Can I work remotely for a company in South Africa while being in Sweden?
It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
- Can you travel to South Africa?
- Do you need to pay taxes to the South African government?
- Can you work from home?
- Are you allowed to work for a company in South Africa?
- Can you get a work permit?
This is the most important question to ask yourself.
If you can travel to South Africa, you will be able to work for a company in South Africa.
In Sweden, it is illegal to work for a company in South Africa. This means that you will not be able to work for a company in South Africa and you will not be able to get a work permit in Sweden.
If you are a student or a tourist, you will not be able to work for a company in South Africa.
If you are a Swedish citizen or a citizen of an other EU-member, you will not be able to work for a company in South Africa.
If you need to pay taxes to the South African government, you will not be able to work for a company in South Africa.
If you can work from home, you will be able to work for a company in South Africa.
How to live in Sweden and find remote work in South Africa?
Finding remote work in South Africa if you are located in Sweden might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider other options.
The first thing to consider is to move to South Africa. It is a beautiful country, the people are friendly and the weather is great.
If you want to work remotely in South Africa, you need to find a company that is willing to hire you. You can start by applying to jobs in South Africa and you can also apply to jobs in Sweden.
If you have a Swedish passport, you can apply to work in South Africa through the Swedish embassy in Pretoria.
You can find the application form here.
Swedish passport holders can work in South Africa for up to three months, but the duration of the work permit can be extended.
How to get a work permit in South Africa
To apply for a work permit in South Africa, you need to apply at the Swedish embassy in Pretoria.
The application form can be found here.
The application process can take up to six weeks.
If you are a Swedish citizen, you can apply for a work permit for South Africa through the Swedish embassy in Pretoria.
How a company in South Africa can send my salary in Sweden?
When working remotely for a corporation in South Africa, you salary can be send to Sweden but the money will be deducted from your salary.
The salary can be send from the South African company to the Swedish company by the following methods:
Bank Transfer
Cash Transfer
Cheque
What is a salary?
A salary is the money that a company pays to a person for doing work. The person can be a worker, a student, a trainee, or any other person who is doing work for the company.
Salary is the money that a company pays to a person for doing work.
Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Sweden for a company in South Africa?
If you are working remotely in Sweden for a corporation established in South Africa, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are not.
In Sweden, you are taxed on your income, regardless of where you earn it. So, if you are working remotely for a company in South Africa, you are still liable for Swedish taxes.
However, you are also subject to South African tax on your earnings.
So, how does this work?
What is the difference between South African and Swedish taxes?
South African tax is based on a person’s taxable income. It is calculated by taking your income and adding in a number of deductions, which are made to reduce your taxable income.
The taxes you pay are based on your taxable income, which is calculated by taking your gross income and subtracting any deductions.