Live in Sweden while having a job in Portugal

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

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

  1. Are you allowed to work remotely for the company in question?
  2. Are you allowed to work in Sweden?
  3. Do you have the right to work in Sweden?

Yes, you can work remotely for a company in Sweden. However, you should check with the Swedish Tax Authority (Skatteverket) first, since you are working from outside the country. The Swedish Tax Authority will need to verify that you are allowed to work in Sweden, and if so, whether you have the right to work in Sweden.
You will need to make sure that you have a valid Swedish work permit. If you are a citizen of a country that is not a member of the European Union (EU), you will need a work permit from the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket).

How to find remote work in Portugal while living in Sweden?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Portugal even though you are located in Sweden. For that we need to know some things about the Portuguese job market, the work culture and the benefits of working remotely.

How to find remote work in Portugal?
Portugal is a country with a small population. The number of jobs is very limited and the work culture is very different from the Swedish. When we talk about work culture we mean the culture of working. In Sweden, we have a culture of working where we don’t want to work in the office all the time. We work from home or from a coffee shop. We also work on the weekends, but not all the time.
In Portugal, we don’t have this culture of working. We work in the office all the time. In Portugal, it is considered a very important thing to have a work place. If you don’t have a work place, you don’t have a job. So, the culture of working is very different in Portugal.
For this reason, it is not possible to find a remote job in Portugal. If you want to work remotely, you need to move to Portugal.
When I was in Portugal, I was looking for a remote job. But, it was very difficult to find a remote job. The job market is very small. If you are looking for a remote job in Portugal, it is better to move to Portugal.
Portugal is a small country. There are only two main cities.

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

You can get paid in Sweden even if you are working for a company in Portugal, however it will take some time to get your first paycheck. But once you do, you can get your salary directly deposited to your bank account, in your home country, or in your Swedish bank account. You can do it all online. It is very easy to get paid in Sweden.

Why is it so difficult to get paid in Sweden?
It is difficult to get paid in Sweden because of the Swedish banking system. The Swedish banking system is different from the European banking system. This is the reason why you have to deal with extra steps to get paid in Sweden.
I am working for a Swedish company and I want to get paid in Sweden
In order to get paid in Sweden, you have to transfer money from your bank account in Sweden to your bank account in Portugal. This is a process called bank transfer.
It is a very easy process. The Swedish banking system is similar to the European banking system. You will have to use a bank account in Sweden and a bank account in Portugal.
If you are working for a Swedish company, you have to use your bank account in Sweden.
If you are working for a Portuguese company, you have to use your bank account in Portugal.
There are two ways to get paid in Sweden. You can get paid in Sweden in your Swedish bank account, or you can get paid in Sweden in your bank account in Portugal.

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

When working remotely in Sweden for a firm based in Portugal, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to understand the situation.

When working remotely in Sweden for a firm based in Portugal, taxes might be tricky, therefore it’s important to understand the situation.
I am a Swedish resident living in Portugal. I work as a contractor for a Swedish company. My contract is set up to be a permanent contract and my company is registered in Sweden. The company is based in Portugal but I am working from Sweden.