Living in Finland while working in Singapore

Can I work remotely for a company in Singapore while being in Finland?

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

  1. If you are an EU citizen, you can work in any EU country, but you need to be physically present in the EU country for at least 183 days out of the year.
  2. If you are an EEA citizen, you can work in any EU country, but you need to be physically present in the EU country for at least 183 days out of the year.
  3. If you are a citizen of the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, or Singapore, you can work in any EU country, but you need to be physically present in the EU country for at least 183 days out of the year.
  4. If you are a citizen of a non-EEA country, you can work in any EU country, but you need to be physically present in the EU country for at least 183 days out of the year.

How to live in Finland and find remote work in Singapore?

Finding remote work in Singapore if you are located in Finland might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you find remote work in Finland first.

Finland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world. You can find a lot of beautiful nature, forests, lakes, mountains and so on. It is also the second happiest country in the world.
Finland is a very welcoming country for foreigners. There are many Finns who speak English and who would like to practice it. There are also many Finns who would like to practice your language.
However, there is a downside to Finland. There is no work permit in Finland. You can’t work in Finland without a work permit. You can work in Finland for a year, but you must leave the country after a year.
Therefore, if you want to work in Finland, you need to get a work permit. This is a very long and complicated process. If you want to find remote work in Finland, you need to apply for a work permit in Finland.
If you have a Finnish passport, you can apply for a work permit in Finland. However, if you don’t have a Finnish passport, you can’t apply for a work permit in Finland.
In this article, we will explain how to find remote work in Finland. We will also explain how to find remote work in Singapore if you are located in Finland.

How a company in Singapore can send my salary in Finland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Singapore, you salary can be send to Finland but only if you are a citizen of Finland. The company can also deduct the cost of sending the salary in Finland from the salary.

When working remotely for a corporation in Singapore, you salary can be sent to Finland but only if you are a citizen of Finland.
I am a Singaporean citizen working for a company in Singapore. I have a contract with the company to work remotely from Finland.
Can I be sent my salary in Finland?
No, you cannot be sent your salary in Finland. You are not a citizen of Finland. You can only be sent your salary in Finland if you are a citizen of Finland.

The company can deduct the cost of sending the salary in Finland from the salary.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Finland for a company in Singapore?

If you are working remotely in Finland for a corporation established in Singapore, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. In this article we will provide you with information about taxes in Finland and Singapore and we will explain how you can pay your taxes in Finland.

Taxes in Finland
The Finnish tax system is based on a three-tier system, with the upper-tier being the highest. This means that the lowest tax rate applies to the smallest income. The lowest tax rate is 15% on income between €1,000 and €10,000.
The second tax rate is 20% on income between €10,001 and €100,000. The third tax rate is 25% on income between €100,001 and €1,000,000.
The tax rate on dividends is 15%.
Taxes in Singapore
Singapore has a similar tax system as Finland. Taxes in Singapore are based on a three-tier system, with the highest tax rate being 15% on income between $1,000 and $10,000.
The second tax rate is 20% on income between $10,001 and $100,000. The third tax rate is 25% on income between $100,001 and $1,000,000.
The tax rate on dividends is 20%.
Where to pay my taxes in Finland
If you are working remotely for a company established in Finland, you can pay your taxes in Finland. The company will pay your taxes on your behalf.