Work in Iceland for a company based in Sweden

Can I work remotely in Iceland for a company in Sweden?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. If you are an EU citizen you can work in Iceland for any company in Sweden, but not for a Swedish company in Iceland.
  2. If you are a non-EU citizen you can work in Iceland for a Swedish company, but not for a Swedish company in Iceland.
  3. If you are a Swedish company you can hire a non-EU citizen to work in Iceland for you, but not for a Swedish company in Iceland.

How can I find a remote job in Sweden while living in Iceland?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Sweden even if you are located in Iceland, for that we need to do some research on the web.

When we talk about remote jobs in Sweden, we are talking about a job that is not physically located in Sweden, but rather in a place that is located somewhere in the world, and that is also available from your home or office.
When you search for a job on the web, the first thing you should do is to look for the company that you would like to work for. If you are looking for a job in Sweden, you will have to look for a company that is located in Sweden.
You can do a Google search to find out which companies are located in Sweden, and if you have a company name, you can also do a Google search to find out if the company has an office in Sweden.

How can I get paid in Iceland when working remotely for a company in Sweden?

It is possible to get paid in Iceland while working for a company in Sweden but you need to make sure you get the correct Icelandic tax and social security deductions.

Before you get started, you need to make sure you are eligible to work in Iceland.

What is the Icelandic Tax?
The Icelandic Tax is a tax that is deducted from your salary by the employer. You do not need to pay it back to the government. The tax rate is 14%.
If you work in Iceland and pay tax in Sweden, the tax that you pay in Sweden will be deducted from your Icelandic salary before you get paid in Iceland.
If you work in Sweden and pay tax in Iceland, the tax that you pay in Iceland will be deducted from your Swedish salary before you get paid in Sweden.
You can work in both countries and pay tax in both countries, but you need to make sure you get the correct deductions in each country.
If you work in Sweden and pay tax in Iceland, the tax that you pay in Sweden will be deducted from your Icelandic salary before you get paid in Iceland.
If you work in Iceland and pay tax in Sweden, the tax that you pay in Sweden will be deducted from your Swedish salary before you get paid in Sweden.
How to get paid in Iceland
You will need to make sure that you get the correct Icelandic deductions before you get paid in Iceland.
If you are a company, you need to make sure you are registered with the Icelandic Tax Authority.

Will I pay taxes in Iceland or Sweden when working remotely in Iceland?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Iceland for a corporation in Sweden, so here are some things to know.

Taxes for individuals and corporations in Iceland
Individuals in Iceland pay income tax of 25% on the first 200,000 ISK (Icelandic Kroner) earned by the individual. For those earning more than 200,000 ISK, the tax rate is increased to 30%.
Corporations are taxed at 25% on the first 100,000 ISK earned by the corporation. After this, the tax rate is 25%.

What if I earn money in Iceland but work in Sweden?
If you are an individual in Iceland and work for a Swedish company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are an individual in Sweden and work for a Swedish company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are a corporation in Iceland and work for a Swedish company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are a corporation in Sweden and work for a Swedish company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are a Swedish individual and work for an Icelandic company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are a Swedish corporation and work for an Icelandic company, you will pay Swedish taxes.
If you are a Swedish corporation and work for a Swedish company, you will pay Swedish taxes.