Live in Sweden while having a job in Côte d'Ivoire

Can I work remotely in Sweden for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. The company you want to work for is registered in Sweden?
  2. The company is legally established?
  3. The company is not a front company?
  4. The company is not a Ponzi scheme?
  5. The company is not a scam?

How can I find a remote job in Côte d’Ivoire while living in Sweden?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Côte d’Ivoire even if you are located in Sweden, for that we have a list of remote jobs in Côte d’Ivoire.

Côte d’Ivoire is a West African country with a population of more than 10 million people. The country is divided into ten regions and two metropolitan areas. The capital of the country is Abidjan, the largest city. The country is divided into two parts, the north and the south. The north is more urbanized and is mostly inhabited by people of the Ivoirian ethnic group, while the south is more rural and is inhabited by people of the Mandé ethnic group. The north is also more industrialized than the south.
In the north, the most important economic activities are agriculture, tourism, and fishing. The main agricultural products are coffee, cocoa, and palm oil. The main industries are the textile and clothing, and the food industries.
The south is mainly a rural area, where agriculture is still the main economic activity. The main agricultural products are rice, palm oil, and peanuts. The main industries are the food industry, the textile industry, and the leather industry.
Côte d’Ivoire is an upper middle-income country with a high Human Development Index. The country has a low Human Development Index, but it is improving. The country has a very low Human Development Index, but it is improving.

How can I get paid in Sweden when working remotely for a company in Côte d’Ivoire?

It is possible to get paid in Sweden while working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire but it is not easy.

In Sweden, you can get paid in Swedish Kronor (SEK). You can also get paid in other currencies but they will be converted to Swedish Kronor.
You can get paid in Côte d’Ivoire in CFA francs (CFA). You can also get paid in other currencies but they will be converted to CFA francs.
If you are working for a company in Côte d’Ivoire, you need to get paid in CFA francs.

Will I pay taxes in Sweden or Côte d’Ivoire when working remotely in Sweden?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Sweden for a corporation in Côte d’Ivoire, so we have made a list of the most important tax questions to ask your employer.

I’m not working in Sweden
When you work remotely in Sweden, your employer will deduct the cost of your office space and equipment from your income and pay you a salary. This salary is usually lower than your salary in Sweden. If you have a company car, it will also be deducted from your salary. If you live in Sweden, you can deduct the cost of your accommodation from your income.
You are also entitled to sick pay and other benefits.
If you are a Swedish citizen, you are also entitled to social security and health care.
If you are a non-Swedish citizen, you are entitled to social security and health care. However, you are not entitled to social security if you are employed in Sweden by a Swedish company.
If you are a Swedish citizen, you are entitled to social security and health care.
I’m working remotely in Sweden
If you are working in Sweden from abroad, you are not entitled to any benefits.