Work in South Africa for a company based in Sweden

Can I live in South Africa and work remotely for a company in Sweden?

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

  1. If you have a permanent residence permit (PR) in South Africa, you can apply for a temporary work permit (TWP) in Sweden.
  2. If you have a temporary residence permit (TR) in Sweden, you can apply for a permanent work permit (PWP) in South Africa.
  3. If you have a temporary work permit (TWP) in Sweden, you can apply for a temporary residence permit (TR) in South Africa.

Can I live in Sweden and work remotely for a company in South Africa?

  1. If you have a permanent residence permit (PR) in Sweden, you can apply for a temporary work permit (TWP) in South Africa.

How to find remote work in Sweden while living in South Africa?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Sweden even though you are located in South Africa. For that we will take a look at some of the best ways to find remote work in Sweden while living in South Africa.

Remote work in Sweden
Sweden is a country in northern Europe that is known for its rich history, beautiful landscapes and great food. It is also one of the most developed countries in the world. For a long time Sweden was a land of peace and prosperity and it was even the happiest country in the world.
Sweden is a country where it is possible to find remote work. The country is still a land of peace and prosperity, but there are also many problems that are affecting the country.
It is a land where you can find a lot of jobs. You can work in a variety of different areas such as technology, healthcare, education, business, engineering, marketing and many more.
You can find remote work in Sweden if you are a digital nomad, but you also can find remote work if you are just a regular employee.
In Sweden, there are many companies that offer remote work, but the competition is high. You will need to make sure that you find the right companies that are offering remote work.
You can find remote work in Sweden through different channels. You can find remote jobs through online job boards and you can also find remote jobs through companies that are hiring.

How to get paid in South Africa when working remotely for a corporation in Sweden?

You can get paid in South Africa even if you are working for a company in Sweden, however , you will need to register with the South African Revenue Services (SARS) as a non-resident.

A non-resident is a person who has been physically present in South Africa for less than 183 days in a 12 month period.
If you are a non-resident and you are employed by a South African company, you can get paid in South Africa. You will need to register with SARS as a non-resident and then pay your tax in South Africa.

What are the benefits of registering with SARS as a non-resident?
If you are a non-resident and you get paid in South Africa, you will not be able to claim a tax deduction for your overseas income.
If you are a non-resident and you get paid in South Africa, you will need to pay tax on your overseas income.

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

When working remotely in South Africa for a firm based in Sweden, taxes might be tricky, therefore we have put together a guide that might help you.

I’m currently working in South Africa, for a company based in Sweden. This is a regular situation, where the employee is based in South Africa, but the company is based in Sweden.
I need to file my taxes in South Africa, but I’m not sure how taxes work if I’m working remotely for a company South Africa.
If you are a South African citizen, you need to file taxes for South Africa, regardless of whether you are working for a company based in South Africa or for a company based in another country. If you are a South African citizen working for a company based in another country, you need to file taxes for that country, not South Africa.
If you are a South African citizen working for a company based in South Africa, you need to file taxes for South Africa, regardless of whether you are working for a company based in South Africa or for a company based in another country.