Living in Iceland while working in Great Britain

Can I work remotely for a company in Great Britain while being in Iceland?

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

  1. You are going to work for a company in Great Britain, and not for a company in Iceland.
  2. You are going to be a freelancer, and not an employee.
  3. You are going to be working for a company in Great Britain, and not for a company in Iceland.

How to live in Iceland and find remote work in Great Britain?

Finding remote work in Great Britain if you are located in Iceland might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Great Britain. The British government has made it easier for foreigners to work in the UK. The reason is that they want to attract skilled workers to the UK.

How to find remote work in Great Britain if you are located in Iceland?
Great Britain is one of the most popular destinations for those who want to work in a foreign country.
If you are located in Iceland, you can find remote work in Great Britain by using the following tips.
Get a visa
You can work in the UK for a certain period of time. The period varies from 6 months to 3 years. The period of time depends on the type of visa that you apply for.
If you want to work in the UK for more than 3 months, you need to apply for a Tier 2 visa. If you want to work in the UK for less than 3 months, you need to apply for a Tier 1 visa.
You can find more information about the Tier 1 and Tier 2 visa here.

How a company in Great Britain can send my salary in Iceland?

When working remotely for a corporation in Great Britain, you salary can be send to Iceland but it is not a good idea.

When you work remotely for a company in Great Britain, you salary can be sent to Iceland. It is not a good idea.
There are many reasons why this is not a good idea.
If you send your salary to Iceland, you will not be able to get a credit card in Iceland.
It is not a good idea to send your salary to Iceland.
There is a lot of uncertainty when you send your salary to Iceland.
If you send your salary to Iceland, you will not get a tax credit in Iceland.
You will not be able to get a credit card in Iceland.
If you send your salary to Iceland, you will not be able to get a bank account in Iceland.
You will not be able to get a bank account in Iceland.
If you send your salary to Iceland, you will not be able to get a mortgage in Iceland.
You will not be able to get a mortgage in Iceland.
If you send your salary to Iceland, you will not be able to get a loan in Iceland.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Iceland for a company in Great Britain?

If you are working remotely in Iceland for a corporation established in Great Britain, taxes could seem complicated but in fact they are not. In this article, we will explain how to calculate your tax liability in Iceland.

When you work remotely in Iceland for a company established in Great Britain, you are entitled to pay your taxes in Iceland. However, you have to pay the taxes on your salary, not on the company’s income.
The amount of tax you pay in Iceland is calculated based on your salary and your personal circumstances. You will pay tax on your salary, but not on the company’s income.

How to calculate your tax liability in Iceland?
You will pay tax on your salary in Iceland. This is calculated based on your personal circumstances.

How to calculate my tax liability in Iceland?
If you are working remotely in Iceland for a corporation established in Great Britain, you can pay your taxes in Iceland.