Working in Sweden for a corporation in China

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

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

  1. Can you work in China?
  2. Can you get a visa to China?
  3. Can you work in China without a visa?
  4. Is the company you are working for registered in China?
  5. What is the job you are applying for?
  6. What is the salary you are asking for?
  7. Can you work in China legally?

It is usually doable, but we recommend to check the following key points first:
A work visa is not necessary if you are working for a Chinese company in China. However, if you are working for a Chinese company in China, you need to apply for a visa to China.
If you are applying for a visa to China, you will need to apply for a visa to the Chinese embassy in your country.
Yes, it is possible to work in China without a visa, but it is not always possible.

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

Finding remote work in China if you are located in Sweden might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to consider moving to China, where you can find remote jobs in tech, eCommerce, marketing, finance, or any other field.

Sweden is one of the most expensive countries in the world. The cost of living is expensive and the salaries are high.
If you are working in Sweden, it is unlikely that you will find remote work in China, and you will most likely be stuck in a job where you are not happy.
If you are located in Sweden, you can work from anywhere in the world.
You can work from home, you can work from your local coffee shop, you can work from a coworking space, you can work from a co-working space in a city where you do not live, you can work from a co-working space in China.
You can work for yourself, you can work for a remote company, or you can work for a company that is located in Sweden.
This article is about how to find remote work in China if you are located in Sweden.
You can work from anywhere in the world.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in China, you salary can be send to Sweden but you have to pay for the transfer.

The Chinese company I work for has a subsidiary in Sweden and we have a contract with them.
The Swedish company is registered in the Swedish company register, but the Chinese company is not registered in Sweden.
When I work in China, I send my salary in a regular bank transfer to the Swedish company.
The Swedish company has a bank account in Sweden.
When I work remotely in China, I send my salary in a regular bank transfer to the Swedish company.

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

If you are working remotely in Sweden for a corporation established in China, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , you should be able to file your taxes with the Swedish tax authorities. You can find answers to most of your questions about taxes and your responsibilities in Sweden here.

How much do I pay taxes in Sweden?
In Sweden, the general tax rate is currently 25%. Taxes are collected by the Swedish tax authorities and you have to pay it to them in your country of residence. You can find a list of the taxes that you have to pay in Sweden here.

How do I pay my taxes in Sweden?
You can pay your taxes in Sweden in a variety of ways. The most common way is to pay online through a bank or a credit card. You can also pay your taxes in cash or by making a payment with your bank account.
You can pay your taxes in cash at the tax office or by using the Tax-pay service. The Tax-pay service is a service provided by the Swedish tax authorities. It is a service that you can use to pay your taxes online and you can pay your taxes in Swedish kronor, Euros, Chinese yuan, Japanese yen, or US dollars. You can pay your taxes through the Tax-pay service using your bank account, credit card, or cash.
You pay taxes in Sweden based on your income and your country of residence.
Income tax