Working in Venezuela for a corporation in Sweden

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

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

  1. You will need to be able to work from Sweden.
  2. You will need to be able to travel to Sweden, if not you will have to get a work visa.
  3. You will need to be able to get a work visa.

If you have a Swedish company you can contact the Swedish embassy in Venezuela for help on this matter.

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

Finding remote work in Sweden if you are located in Venezuela might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to live in Sweden and apply for remote work there.

You can find more information about the remote work visa in Sweden on the Swedish Government’s website.
Before you go through the process of applying for a remote work visa in Sweden, we recommend you to take a look at our guide about how to get a working visa in Sweden.
The remote work visa in Sweden is valid for up to 3 years.
The application process for a remote work visa in Sweden is very simple.
You can apply online by filling out the application form, uploading your documents and pay the application fee.
You can apply for a remote work visa in Sweden by visiting a Swedish embassy or consulate.
You can also apply for a remote work visa in Sweden by applying for a temporary work visa and then apply for a remote work visa after you have been employed in Sweden for a certain period of time.
When you apply for a remote work visa in Sweden, you will be asked to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover the cost of living in Sweden for three years.
You will also be asked to prove that you will have a job in Sweden when you apply for a remote work visa.
The application process for a remote work visa in Sweden is very simple and you don’t have to wait for months to receive the result.

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

When working remotely for a corporation in Sweden, you salary can be send to Venezuela but the problem is that you have to be on the payroll of the company in Sweden. The salary will be send to the account of the company in Sweden and then you have to transfer the money to Venezuela.

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

If you are working remotely in Venezuela for a corporation established in Sweden, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , you can be exempt from paying taxes.

In Venezuela, you are required to pay taxes on your income, but if you are working remotely for a company in Sweden, you are exempt from paying taxes.
This is a common misconception and most people think that they are not exempt from paying taxes, but in fact, they are.
In this article, we will explain the different ways in which you can pay your taxes and how you can benefit from being exempt from paying taxes in Venezuela.
Why you are exempt from paying taxes
You are exempt from paying taxes if you are working remotely for a company in Sweden. This is the case if you are employed by a Swedish company that has a branch in Venezuela, or if you are self-employed and your company has a branch in Sweden.
If you are working remotely for a company in Sweden, you are not considered to be working in Venezuela, but in Sweden.
In Sweden, the company that you work for must have a physical office in Sweden and the employees must be physically present in Sweden.
In Venezuela, you can work from anywhere and you do not need to be physically present in Venezuela to work.
This means that you can work remotely in Venezuela, but you are still considered to be working in Sweden.
How to pay your taxes
If you are working remotely for a company in Sweden, you do not have to pay taxes in Venezuela.