Live in Finland while having a job in Sri Lanka

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

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

  1. Are you legally allowed to work in Sri Lanka?
  2. Are you allowed to work for a company that is located in Sri Lanka?
  3. Are you allowed to work for a company that is located in Finland?

I am planning to work for a company in Sri Lanka. I am not sure if it is possible to work for a company in Sri Lanka and be in Finland at the same time.
The short answer is yes.
The long answer is you have to check with the Sri Lankan government, and the company in Sri Lanka.
I would ask the company in Sri Lanka first. They may be willing to hire you if they have the space and you have the necessary visa. They may be willing to give you a “leave of absence” in the US or Canada.
If they don’t want to hire you, then I would ask the Finnish embassy in Sri Lanka.
If they are willing to hire you, then you will need to check with the Finnish consulate in Sri Lanka to see what the visa requirements are for a US or Canadian citizen working in Sri Lanka.
If you don’t have a US or Canadian passport, you may be able to get a visa as a tourist.

How to live in Finland and find remote work in Sri Lanka?

Finding remote work in Sri Lanka if you are located in Finland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to first find remote work in Finland, and then find remote work in Sri Lanka.

If you are located in Finland, you can work remotely in Sri Lanka.
If you are located in Sri Lanka, you can work remotely in Finland.

How a company in Sri Lanka can send my salary in Finland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Sri Lanka, you salary can be send to Finland but it takes a lot of effort.

The first step is to make a job offer. You can apply for a job offer through our website. We then contact the employer and negotiate a salary. This is a very lengthy process and it is often best to have an employment agency in Sri Lanka do this for you.

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

If you are working remotely in Finland for a corporation established in Sri Lanka, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it’s not.

I’m currently working remotely for a company in Sri Lanka. I have a permanent residence in Finland and I have a Finnish company. I’m not a resident of Finland, but I’m paying taxes in Finland. I’m not a resident of Sri Lanka, but I’m paying taxes in Finland.
I’m also a freelancer and I’m working for a company in Finland. My company is registered in Finland and I’m a permanent resident of Finland.
I’m a freelancer and I’m working for a company in Finland.