Live in Portugal while having a job in Switzerland

Can I work remotely for a company in Switzerland while being in Portugal?

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

  1. Is the company in Switzerland registered in Switzerland?
  2. Are you going to be employed by the company or working for yourself?
  3. Is the company in Switzerland registered to work for Swiss citizens or is it in Switzerland as a non-resident?
  4. Is the company registered for VAT in Switzerland?
  5. Is the company registered for Swiss social security?

How to live in Portugal and find remote work in Switzerland?

Finding remote work in Switzerland if you are located in Portugal might be difficult, therefore we recommend that you move to Switzerland.

In this article, we will share with you how to find remote work in Switzerland if you are located in Portugal.
If you are a Portuguese citizen, you can work in Switzerland with a Schengen visa.
If you are a Portuguese citizen and you are looking for remote work in Switzerland, you can apply for a work visa.

How a company in Switzerland can send my salary in Portugal?

When working remotely for a corporation in Switzerland, you salary can be send to Portugal but you will have to pay the tax on it.

If you are employed by a company in Switzerland and you work from home, you can send your salary in Portugal. However, you will have to pay the taxes on it. If you are self-employed, you can also send your salary in Portugal.
If you are employed by a company in Portugal and you work from home, you can send your salary in Switzerland.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Portugal for a company in Switzerland?

If you are working remotely in Portugal for a corporation established in Switzerland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is very simple. You should know that if you are working in Portugal for a corporation established in Switzerland, you are considered a Swiss citizen.

When working remotely in Portugal for a company in Switzerland, you are considered a Swiss citizen. This means that you are subject to Swiss tax and, depending on your income, you could be subject to the Swiss social security system.
When you work remotely in Portugal for a corporation established in Switzerland, you are considered a Swiss citizen.
For tax purposes, you are considered a Swiss citizen.