Working in Russia for a corporation in Finland

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

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

  1. If you are working for a Finnish company, you will need a Finnish work visa. The Finnish authorities will only issue the work visa if the company is located in Finland, or if the company has an office in Finland.
  2. The Finnish authorities will not issue a work visa if the company is located in Russia.
  3. The Finnish authorities will not issue a work visa if the company is located in Finland and is not doing business in Finland.
  4. The Finnish authorities will not issue a work visa if the company is located in Russia and is not doing business in Finland.

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

Finding remote work in Finland if you are located in Russia might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Finland and work remotely from there.

I am a Russian citizen and I work for a Finnish company. I live in Russia and work from Finland. I work as a remote freelancer. I am looking for remote work in Finland.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Finland, you salary can be send to Russia but not to other countries.

When working remotely for a corporation in Finland, you salary can be send to Russia but not to other countries.
I’m currently working remotely for a Finnish company. My contract is signed in Finland and the company is located in Finland. I have an international work permit for Finland and a working permit for Russia.
How can I be paid in Russia? My company is located in Finland.
My salary is paid in Finland.

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

If you are working remotely in Russia for a corporation established in Finland, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , they are quite simple. The company you are working for is the one that should pay taxes, but you are the one that should pay taxes.

Working remotely in Russia is not a problem for most people, but working remotely for a company in Finland is. Let’s see how taxes work for a remote employee working for a company in Finland.
Finland has a tax system that is based on income. The taxes you pay are calculated on your income and the taxes you pay are based on your residence.
If you are a Finnish resident, you pay taxes based on where you live. If you are a non-resident, you pay taxes based on where your income is generated.
The taxes you pay are based on your residence. If you live in Finland, you pay taxes based on where you live. If you live outside Finland, you pay taxes based on where your income is generated.

You can choose to be a resident or a non-resident. You can be a resident if you live in Finland for at least 183 days a year. You can be a non-resident if you live in Finland for less than 183 days a year.
If you are a resident, you pay taxes based on where you live.