Living in Estonia while working in Finland

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

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

  1. What is the tax situation in Estonia and Finland?
  2. Is the Finnish company willing to pay for your flights, accommodation and other expenses?
  3. What is the salary in Finland?
  4. What is the tax situation in Finland?
  5. What is the working environment in Finland?
  6. Is it possible to work from Estonia and live in Finland?

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

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Finland even though you are located in Estonia. For that we have compiled a list of the top remote companies in Finland which are hiring.

Do you have a remote job in Finland? How did you get there? Let us know in the comments below.
Top 10 Companies in Finland that are hiring remote workers
eTurbo
eTurbo is a top-notch company which helps to get your company online and up to speed with the latest tech. We are a customer-driven tech company that has been established for over 15 years and we are located in Estonia. We work with companies and organizations around the world to help them to get online and become successful online. Our services include everything from helping companies get online, through to marketing, design, development and management.
We have been working with the remote workforce for several years now and we have seen that remote work is a great way to increase productivity, reduce expenses and increase the quality of life. We are always looking for talented people to join us and work with us remotely.
We have several positions open for remote workers and you can apply to any of them:
– Backend developer
– Full stack developer
– UI/UX designer
– Senior UX designer
– DevOps engineer
– Senior DevOps engineer
– Web developer
– Senior web developer
– Data scientist
– Data analyst
– Data engineer
– Senior data engineer

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

You can get paid in Estonia even if you are working for a company in Finland, however , it is not a straightforward process. If you are working for a Finnish company and you are also working for a company in Estonia, then you are allowed to work for both companies at the same time. The only problem is that you need to be paid twice by the same company, once for your work in Estonia, and once for your work in Finland. This is the main reason why it is not a good idea to work for a company in Finland while also working for a company in Estonia. In this article, we will cover the process of getting paid in Estonia and what you need to do to get paid in Estonia for your work.

How to get paid in Estonia
If you are working for a company in Finland, you will need to fill in the tax declaration form. This is the same form that you need to fill in if you are working in Estonia, but you can only fill in the tax declaration form once.
In Finland, you are allowed to work for a company in Estonia, but you need to be paid in Finland, and this is because of the tax rules.
The tax declaration form that you need to fill in if you are working in Finland is called the VAT declaration form. The same form that you need to fill in if you are working in Estonia is called the Estonian tax declaration form.

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

When working remotely in Estonia for a firm based in Finland, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it is important to know that Estonia has a flat tax system. In fact, the flat tax system was introduced in 2015. For instance, a resident in Estonia will be taxed based on his/her income regardless of how much he/she earns. This means that the government will take a percentage of the income that the person earns and will then be taxed based on that percentage. The tax rates are different depending on the income level. The income tax rates are as follows:

  • 0% tax for income up to €10,000
  • 20% tax for income between €10,000 and €30,000
  • 25% tax for income between €30,000 and €80,000
  • 30% tax for income between €80,000 and €150,000
  • 40% tax for income between €150,000 and €250,000
  • 45% tax for income between €250,000 and €500,000
  • 50% tax for income between €500,000 and €1,000,000
  • 50% tax for income above €1,000,000
    However, if the individual has a taxable income of €1,000,000 or more, he/she will be taxed based on the income he/she earns in Estonia. If the income is between €1,000,000 and €2,000,000, the tax rate is 60%.