Living in Sweden while working in Croatia

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

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

  1. You will need a residence permit for Sweden
  2. You will need a work permit for Croatia
  3. You will need a visa for Croatia
  4. You will need to check if the company you are working for is authorized to hire you in Croatia
  5. You will need to check if the company you are working for is authorized to hire you in Sweden
  6. You will need to check if you can work in the country where the company is located

We are a team of professionals that are working with companies in Croatia and the entire Europe. We have a great working relationship with companies and individuals.
We offer a variety of services such as:

  • Business Visas
  • Residence permits
  • Work permits
  • Citizenship by Investment
  • Tourist Visas
  • Travel Documents
  • Travel Insurance
  • Student Visa
  • Marriage Visa
  • Visas for Business
  • Visas for Work
  • Visas for study
  • Visas for work
  • Business visas

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

Finding remote work in Croatia if you are located in Sweden might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Croatia. Croatia is an attractive destination for expats. The country is well known for its beautiful nature, sunny weather, low cost of living and good healthcare system. If you are located in Sweden and want to find remote work in Croatia, you should consider moving to Croatia.

Why to move to Croatia?
Croatia is a small country with a population of 4.5 million people. It is located in the southeast of Europe and borders with Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Hungary. It is a member of the European Union and is a member of the United Nations. It is the most densely populated country in the world. It has a coastline of 1,500 km, which is the second longest in the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a member of the Schengen Area.
The country is known for its beautiful nature, sunny weather, low cost of living and good healthcare system. It has the best healthcare system in the world. It has a good infrastructure, with a high-speed internet connection. It has a high standard of living.
It is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. It has a low crime rate. It is a safe country to live in. It has a low unemployment rate. It has a good education system. It has a good healthcare system.
The country has a low cost of living. The cost of living in Croatia is lower than in many other countries.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Croatia, you salary can be send to Sweden but you will be taxed for it.

What is the difference between the salary and the basic income?
When you work remotely for a corporation in Croatia, you salary is sent to your bank account in Croatia and you have to pay tax on it. However, if you get a basic income, the money comes to your bank account in Sweden, and you have to pay tax on it.

What is a basic income?
A basic income is a regular income that is paid to all people, regardless of their income. It is paid to everyone at regular intervals. It can be monthly or yearly.

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

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

For the purpose of this article, I will use the example of a company in Croatia that is located in the city of Zagreb.
The following is a list of things that you need to know if you are working remotely in Sweden for a company in Croatia:

  1. Tax Rates in Croatia
    When working remotely in Sweden, you are subject to the Swedish tax rate of 19% as well as the Croatian tax rate of 19.5%.
    The Croatian tax rate is lower than the Swedish tax rate. The reason for this is that Croatia is a member of the European Union (EU) and the EU has a lower tax rate than Sweden.
    In fact, the Croatian tax rate is the lowest of all EU countries.
  2. Tax Rates in Sweden
    When working remotely in Sweden for a company in Croatia, you are subject to the Swedish tax rate of 19% as well as the Croatian tax rate of 19.5%.
    The Swedish tax rate is higher than the Croatian tax rate. The reason for this is that Sweden is not a member of the EU and therefore does not have the same tax rate as other EU countries.
    In fact, the Swedish tax rate is the highest of all EU countries.
    If you are a non-EU citizen, you are not subject to any tax in Croatia.