Live in Japan while having a job in Sweden

Can I work remotely for a company in Sweden while being in Japan?

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

  1. If you are a citizen of Sweden, you can work for any company in Sweden, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.
  2. If you are a citizen of Japan, you can work for any company in Japan, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.
  3. If you are a citizen of both countries, you can work for any company in either country, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.
  4. If you are a citizen of neither country, you can work for any company in Sweden, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.
  5. If you are a citizen of neither country, you can work for any company in Japan, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.
  6. If you are a citizen of neither country, you can work for any company in either country, but you must have a work permit to work in the country.

How to live in Japan and find remote work in Sweden?

Finding remote work in Sweden if you are located in Japan might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to relocate to Sweden. We are going to show you how to do it and what to expect in this post.

The main idea behind this post is to show you that it is possible to find remote work in Sweden, even if you are located in Japan.
We have been living in Sweden for more than 2 years and we are working remotely from Japan.
So, we know what we are talking about.

How to find remote work in Sweden?
The first thing you should do is to make a plan.
A plan is not only a good way to organize your life but it also helps you to understand what you really want to do in your life.
You should be clear about your goals and where you want to go.
You should also consider the fact that you can work remotely in Sweden.

How a company in Sweden can send my salary in Japan?

When working remotely for a corporation in Sweden, you salary can be send to Japan but only if you’re a Japanese resident. When I was working for a Japanese company in Sweden, the salary was sent to Japan via a Japanese bank. You need to be a Japanese resident to receive the salary in Japan.

How do I receive my salary in Japan? When working remotely for a corporation in Sweden, you salary can be sent to Japan but only if you’re a Japanese resident.
I’m a Swedish resident, can I send my salary to Japan? If you’re a Swedish resident, you can send your salary to Japan.
I’m a Swedish resident, can I receive my salary in Japan? If you’re a Swedish resident, you can receive your salary in Japan.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Japan for a company in Sweden?

If you are working remotely in Japan for a corporation established in Sweden, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is quite easy. You only need to pay taxes to the Japanese government and not to the Swedish tax office.

If you are a resident of Japan, you must file tax returns for both Japan and Sweden. However, if you are a resident of Sweden, you only need to file a tax return for Japan.
The tax rate in Japan is 30% on taxable income, but if you are a resident of Sweden, you don’t have to pay any taxes.
The taxes that you pay in Japan depend on your status as a resident or a non-resident of Japan. If you are a resident of Japan, you must pay tax on your worldwide income. If you are a non-resident of Japan, you don’t have to pay any taxes on your worldwide income.
You can deduct the expenses that you pay in Japan from your worldwide income in your Swedish tax return.
If you are working for a company established in Sweden and you are not a resident of Sweden, you must file tax returns for both Japan and Sweden. If you are a resident of Sweden, you only need to file a tax return for Japan.
If you are working for a company established in Japan and you are not a resident of Japan, you must file tax returns for both Japan and Sweden.