Work in Madagascar for a company in Finland

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

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

  1. What is the status of the company?
    Is it an e-commerce company or a company with a physical location?
  2. Is the company registered in Finland or in Madagascar?
  3. Is the company a limited liability company or a limited partnership?
  4. Is the company in a position to grant the working visa?
  5. Is the company willing to support the work visa?
  6. Is the company willing to pay the living expenses?

It is usually doable, but we recommend to check the following key points first:
We can help you with your immigration to Finland.

How to live in Madagascar and find remote work in Finland?

Finding remote work in Finland if you are located in Madagascar might be difficult, therefore we recommend to look for remote work in Finland from a Finnish company.

We have compiled a list of companies that are hiring in Finland and we are going to share some of the best companies with you. If you are interested in working in Finland, you should have a look at the list of companies that are hiring in Finland.
If you are located in Madagascar, it might be difficult to find a job in Finland. Therefore we recommend to look for remote work in Finland from a Finnish company.

How a company in Finland can send my salary in Madagascar?

When working remotely for a corporation in Finland, you salary can be send to Madagascar but you will need a bank account there. The process can be done through a company in Finland or you can use an online platform that does it for you. The process of sending the salary to Madagascar is simple, it is done by using a transfer. The salary that is being sent to Madagascar will be deducted from your salary in Finland.

How to send a salary to Madagascar?
The process of sending a salary to Madagascar can be done in a few ways. First, you can choose to do it through a company in Finland. Second, you can use an online platform that does the process for you.
When you choose to do it through a company in Finland, you will be asked to provide the company with the following documents:

  • Your passport
  • Your current salary in Finland
  • A letter of employment
  • The tax number of the company
  • A bank account in Finland
    When you choose to do it through an online platform, you will be asked to provide the following documents:
  • The company’s tax number
  • The company’s bank account
  • The bank account number of the company in Madagascar
  • The number of the bank account of the company in Madagascar
  • The amount that you are sending
    The process of sending a salary to Madagascar through an online platform is very easy.

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

If you are working remotely in Madagascar for a corporation established in Finland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not that hard.

For some reason, some people think that working in Madagascar for a corporation established in Finland is a good idea. In fact, the tax benefits can be quite substantial.
The company pays taxes in Finland.
The company in Finland pays taxes on your behalf.
If you are a freelancer or an employee, you will pay taxes in Madagascar.
If you are a freelancer or an employee, you will pay taxes in Finland.
In the best case scenario, you will not pay any tax in Madagascar, and you will pay no tax in Finland.
In the worst case scenario, you will pay a tax in Finland, and you will pay a tax in Madagascar.
In the best case scenario, you will pay a tax in Madagascar, and you will pay no tax in Finland.
What is the difference between working for a company established in Finland and working for a company established in Madagascar? The answer is very simple: there is no difference.