Working in the UK for a corporation in Sweden

By Mark 01 May 2022

Can I live in the UK and work remotely for a company in Sweden?

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

  1. You must be a citizen or a national of the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, and Switzerland.
  2. You must be registered in the UK.
  3. You must have a valid work permit in the UK.
  4. You must be able to prove that you have enough money to support yourself.
  5. You must have enough money to support yourself.
  6. You must have a home to live in.
  7. You must have a place to live.
  8. You must have a stable job offer in Sweden.
  9. You must have a stable job offer in the UK.
  10. You must be able to speak English.

I am a Swedish citizen and I am registered in the UK.

How to find remote work in Sweden while living in the UK?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sweden even though you are located in the UK. For that we will take a look at some of the options.

There are several ways to find remote work in Sweden. The most obvious is to apply for a job on the Swedish job boards. If you have a decent English speaking skill set, you will be able to find a job in Sweden.
Another option is to use freelance websites like odesk and freelancer. There are also a few freelancing platforms that specifically target freelancers from the UK.
The third option is to use a freelancing platform that also allows you to find remote work in Sweden. We will take a look at one of the best platforms for that: Upwork.
Upwork is one of the biggest freelance websites on the internet. It is used by millions of freelancers from all over the world. In the past, Upwork has also been used as a platform to find remote work in Sweden.
We will take a look at how to find remote work in Sweden on Upwork. We will also take a look at how to get hired by Upwork.

How to find remote work in Sweden on Upwork?
In order to find remote work in Sweden on Upwork, you will need to have an Upwork profile. You can create an Upwork profile by going to the Upwork homepage and signing up for an account.
You can choose to create a profile in the US or in another country. The platform will then verify your profile.

How to get paid in the UK when working remotely for a corporation in Sweden?

You can get paid in the UK even if you are working for a company in Sweden, however , it is important to know how to get paid in the UK if you are working remotely for a corporation in Sweden.

When you are working remotely for a corporation in Sweden, you will need to use a company’s bank account for your salary. This is usually the bank account of the company where you are working for.
The bank account you use to get paid in the UK when working remotely for a corporation in Sweden will be the same as the bank account you use to get paid in the UK if you are working for a company in the UK.
If you are working for a company in Sweden and you are not in Sweden, you will need to transfer your salary from the company’s bank account to your bank account in the UK.

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

When working remotely in the UK for a firm based in Sweden, taxes might be tricky, therefore I’m wondering if there is any way to work in the UK without having to pay taxes.

I don’t think you can work in the UK without paying taxes. The tax authorities will be able to see what you’re doing.
However, if you’re in the UK for less than 183 days in a year, you can be exempt from paying taxes.
The UK government website says:
If you are a resident in the UK, you are not liable for UK income tax. However, you may be liable for income tax in the UK if you are a non-resident.
If you’re a non-resident, you can be liable for UK income tax. However, if you’re in the UK for 183 days or less in a year, you can be exempt from paying UK income tax.
If you’re in the UK for more than 183 days in a year, you can be liable for UK income tax.

If you’re a non-resident of the UK, you can be liable for UK income tax. If you’re a resident, you’re not liable for UK income tax.
If you’re in the UK for 183 days or less in a year, you can be exempt from paying UK income tax.