Live in Sweden while having a job in Albania

Can I work remotely for a company in Albania while being in Sweden?

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

  1. You should have a residence permit in Albania.
  2. You should have a residence permit in Sweden.
  3. You should have a contract with the company in Albania.
  4. You should have a contract with the company in Sweden.

Albania
Sweden
Contract with company in Albania
Contract with company in Sweden
Residence permit in Sweden
Residence permit in Albania
Work permit in Albania
Work permit in Sweden
It is important to note that the above list is not exhaustive.

What do I need to do to work remotely for a company in Albania while being in Sweden?
You should apply for a residence permit in Sweden. The residence permit is valid for 5 years.
You should apply for a work permit in Albania. The work permit is valid for 3 years.
You should apply for a work permit in Sweden.
You should apply for a residence permit in Albania.

How to live in Sweden and find remote work in Albania?

Finding remote work in Albania if you are located in Sweden might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to read this post to find out how to live in Sweden and find remote work in Albania.

The first thing that you need to know is that Sweden and Albania are two different countries.
If you are located in Sweden, you can work from anywhere in the world and you can also find remote work in Albania.
If you are located in Albania, you can work from anywhere in the world and you can also find remote work in Sweden.
You can find remote work in Albania if you are located in Sweden.
You can find remote work in Sweden if you are located in Albania.
This is how the remote work visa works in Sweden and Albania.
How to find remote work in Sweden and remote work in Albania

How a company in Albania can send my salary in Sweden?

When working remotely for a corporation in Albania, you salary can be send to Sweden but you need to have a bank account in Sweden to receive it. This is a great solution to send money from Albania to Sweden.

How to send money from Albania to Sweden?
It is a very easy process. All you need to do is to open a bank account in Sweden. The process is very simple and fast. When you open a bank account, you will need to provide the following information:
Bank account number
Account holder name
Bank account type
Sweden Address
Sweden Tax number
Sweden National ID number

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Sweden for a company in Albania?

If you are working remotely in Sweden for a corporation established in Albania, taxes could seem complicated but in fact it is not.

The first thing to know is that you do not have to pay any taxes in Sweden if you are working remotely for a company in Albania. If you are working remotely for a Swedish company, you are considered a Swedish resident.
If you are working remotely for a company established in Albania, you are considered a resident of Albania. This means that you are not required to pay any taxes in Sweden.

What is the difference between a Swedish resident and a resident of Albania?
A Swedish resident is someone who lives in Sweden and has Swedish citizenship.
A resident of Albania is someone who lives in Albania and has Albanian citizenship.
If you are a Swedish resident, you are required to pay taxes in Sweden.
If you are a resident of Albania, you are not required to pay taxes in Sweden.
If you are working remotely in Sweden for a company established in Albania, you are considered a resident of Albania.
If you are working remotely in Sweden for a Swedish company, you are considered a Swedish resident.