Work in Croatia for a company in Estonia

Can I live in Croatia and work remotely for a company in Estonia?

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

  1. Can you live and work in Croatia?
  2. Can you work remotely for a company in Estonia?
  3. Are you legally allowed to work in Croatia?

How to get an Estonian visa?
If you want to work in Estonia, you need to apply for a work permit. This permit is valid for 1 year and is renewable for another year. You need to apply for the permit at least 3 months before the date of your planned arrival in Estonia.
The procedure for obtaining a work permit in Estonia is very simple. You just need to fill out a form and submit it to the Estonian Immigration Service. The form can be found here:
Estonian Immigration Service
Once the Estonian Immigration Service has reviewed your application, you will be notified whether or not you have been granted a work permit.
The application process takes 3-4 weeks to complete.

What documents do I need to apply for a work permit?
The following documents are required to apply for a work permit:

  1. A valid passport
  2. An application form
  3. A copy of your passport
  4. A copy of your passport with a visa (if you have one)
  5. A copy of your passport with the visa stamp (if you have one)

How to find remote work in Estonia while living in Croatia?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Estonia even though you are located in Croatia. For that we recommend you to use our guide on how to find remote work in Estonia.

Estonia is a small country in the Baltic Sea, located between Russia and Finland. The capital of Estonia is Tallinn, which is a beautiful and lively city.

How to get paid in Croatia when working remotely for a corporation in Estonia?

You can get paid in Croatia even if you are working for a company in Estonia, however , you will need to be careful with the tax situation.

The situation is slightly different in the case of a freelancer working for a company located in Croatia, but there are still many opportunities for you to get paid in Croatia.
We will focus on the easiest and most common way of getting paid in Croatia for a remote job.
The easiest way to get paid in Croatia when working remotely for a company in Estonia is to use the remittance service, also known as the money transfer service.
This is the most common way to get paid in Croatia, but it is not the only way.
There are many other ways to get paid in Croatia when working remotely for a company in Estonia, including:
Cryptocurrency
Online payment platforms
Bank transfers
You can get paid in Croatia when working remotely for a company in Estonia, but you need to be careful with the tax situation.
This is because you are not allowed to claim your remittances from Estonia in Croatia.
If you are a freelancer working for a company located in Croatia, you will need to claim your remittances from Estonia and pay taxes in Croatia.
This means that you will need to make sure that you are in the correct tax jurisdiction.

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

When working remotely in Croatia for a firm based in Estonia, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to know the specifics of the tax system in the country you’re working in.

What is the tax system in Croatia?
Croatia has a progressive tax system, meaning that the more you earn, the more you pay in taxes. The highest income tax rate is 40%, while the lowest rate is 20%. There are no taxes on the first €14,000 in a year.

What do I need to know about the tax system in Croatia?
If you’re working for a company based in Croatia, the tax system is the same as in the country where the company is based. However, if you’re working for a company based in a different country, you might have to pay taxes to both the country where the company is based and the country where you’re working.

What is the tax system in Estonia?
Estonia has a progressive tax system, meaning that the more you earn, the more you pay in taxes.

What do I need to know about the tax system in Estonia?
If you’re working for a company based in Estonia, the tax system is the same as in the country where the company is based.