Work in Norway for a company in Sri Lanka

Can I live in Norway and work remotely for a company in Sri Lanka?

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

  1. If you are not a Norwegian resident, you may be required to have a work permit to work in Norway.
  2. You must be a Norwegian citizen or a resident in Norway.
  3. You must be a resident of Sri Lanka.
  4. The company must be registered in Norway or have a representative office in Norway.
  5. The company must be legally registered and have a valid business permit.
  6. The company must have a valid business permit.
  7. The company must have an office in Norway.
  8. The company must have an office in Sri Lanka.
  9. The company must have a registered address in Norway.
  10. The company must have a registered address in Sri Lanka.

How to find remote work in Sri Lanka while living in Norway?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sri Lanka even though you are located in Norway. For that we need to know a few things first.

What are the challenges to get remote work in Sri Lanka?
There are many challenges to get remote work in Sri Lanka. The most important one is the culture. The people here are very conservative. They will not allow you to work from home or to travel to Sri Lanka. Also, it is not easy to get a work permit here.
You can get a work permit only if you have an employer who is willing to sponsor you.

What are the best remote work opportunities in Sri Lanka?
There are many opportunities for remote work in Sri Lanka. The most popular one is freelancing.
There are lots of freelancers in Sri Lanka. You can start by reaching out to them on social media. You can also look for freelancers on freelancing websites.

How to find freelancers in Sri Lanka?
There are many freelancing websites in Sri Lanka. You can use these websites to find freelancers.

How to find a job in Sri Lanka?
You can get a job in Sri Lanka. It is not as easy as it sounds.
You need to know the market in Sri Lanka. You need to know the market in Norway.
You need to know the language of the country.
You need to know the culture of the country.
You need to know the type of work you are looking for.

How to get paid in Norway when working remotely for a corporation in Sri Lanka?

You can get paid in Norway even if you are working for a company in Sri Lanka, however , you need to know what you need to do.

I’m currently working remotely from Norway and I’m wondering if I can get paid in Norway, even though I’m working for a company in Sri Lanka.
I’m not sure if this is possible.
I would like to get paid in Norway, even though I’m working for a company in Sri Lanka.

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

When working remotely in Norway for a firm based in Sri Lanka, taxes might be tricky, therefore we are going to explain how they work for a Norwegian citizen who is working remotely from Norway.

We will tell you about the income tax that you need to pay when you are working from Norway.
We will also tell you about the company tax that you need to pay if you are working from Norway for a company that is based in Norway.
We will tell you about the Norwegian social security system and how it works for you when you are working from Norway.
We will tell you about the tax that you need to pay when you are working from Norway for a company that is based in Norway.
If you are working from Norway for a company that is based in Norway, you need to pay the Norwegian company tax.