Live in Iceland while having a job in France

Can I live in Iceland and work remotely for a company in France?

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

  1. Is the company registered in France?
  2. Can you get a French work visa?
  3. Is the company willing to sponsor you?
  4. Is the company registered in Iceland?
  5. Can you get a visa to live in Iceland?

I was born in Brazil, have been living in France for the last 10 years and I want to move to Iceland to work. I have a French work visa and a residence permit for France.

How to find remote work in France while living in Iceland?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Iceland. For that we will provide some tips for you.

The process of finding a remote job in France is quite similar to the process of finding a remote job in other countries. The main difference is that you need to be a bit more creative.

Why you need to work remotely in France?
The main reason why you should consider working remotely in France is that the cost of living is significantly lower in France than in the rest of Europe. In addition, the standard of living in France is significantly higher than in the rest of Europe.
Another reason why you should consider working remotely in France is that the French are known to be very social and like to work together.

How to find remote work in France?
The process of finding remote work in France is quite similar to the process of finding remote work in other countries.
You need to have a good network of contacts.

How to get paid in Iceland when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Iceland even if you are working for a company in France, however you will need to pay taxes in France.

In this guide, we’ll explain how to get paid in Iceland when working remotely for a corporation in France.

What is the tax situation in Iceland?
Taxes in Iceland are based on the country of residence. If you are a resident of Iceland, you pay taxes in Iceland. If you are a resident of another country, you pay taxes in your home country.
In the case of working for a French company, you will need to pay taxes in France. If you are a French resident, you pay taxes in France. If you are a non-resident of France, you pay taxes in the country where you are a resident.
In other words, you need to pay taxes in France if you are a resident of France.

What is the tax situation in France?
The tax situation in France is based on the country of residence. If you are a resident of France, you pay taxes in France.

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

When working remotely in Iceland for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore , it’s important to know the tax rules for the country you’re working in.

If you’re working remotely in Iceland for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore, it’s important to know the tax rules for the country you’re working in.
According to the Icelandic tax rules, you should be aware of the following:

  1. Your country of residence
  2. Your country of work
  3. Your country of residence and your country of work
    If you’re working remotely in Iceland for a firm based in France, you should be aware that your country of residence is Iceland.
    The tax rules in Iceland are based on the law of Iceland. Therefore, if you’re working remotely in Iceland for a firm based in France, your country of residence is Iceland.
    If you’re working remotely in Iceland for a firm based in France, your country of work is France.