[creakingstairs]

You could always be an independent contractor instead of being an employee. That way it reduces the hurdle for hiring. I'm technically a contractor atm, but get treated like an employee. You of course don't get the same legal protections or some benefits but you can charge more instead :)

[sokoloff]

Even there, we’d have to understand if that arrangement is commonly viewed as legal in the country of residence. (My understanding is that it’s not legal in all countries [including my own] just because you say and I agree that you’re a contractor, if there are additional facts and circumstances tests to decide the “proper” treatment.)

[em-bee]

we had this topic on HN before. i do not believe that many countries forbid individuals to take on a single long term client if they wish. they may have to do their own taxes and register as a sole proprietor of some sort, and in some places that may be complicated, but not allowing an individual to do that would be pretty restrictive.

the onus is usually on the employer. if the employer doesn't have an any legal entity in the target country they can't be forced to to employ that individual.

that said, some countries really don't like individuals to run their own businesses. is sweden one of those?

[creakingstairs]

Just curious, what prevents you from incorporating a company (or even easier ,becoming a sole trader) in your country and then billing the company in another country for services rendered? Would it be the amount of paperwork involved or is there some other legal provision that makes this unrealistic?