1. Stock Options

    The stock option is not a security but a right to acquire a share in the future. The price is agreed upon in advance or otherwise on favourable conditions. A characteristic for this kind of option is restricting conditions linked to continued employm...

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Individuals and employees | New in Sweden and will be employed here | Do you participate in a Stock Incentive Plan?
  2. Foreign currency

    Capital gains tax must be applied when foreign currency and claims in foreign currency are divested. The current regulations encompass all types of claims, such as bonds, debentures, deposit accounts in foreign banks (bankbooks), private debt instrum...

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Individuals and employees | Declaring Taxes - for individuals | How to file your tax return | The contents of the income tax return
  3. Gambling tax

    From 1 January 2019, you will need to pay gambling tax if you have a gambling license from the Swedish Gambling Authority (Spelinspektionen). However, this does not apply to gambling for public interest purposes.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Businesses and employers | Starting and running a Swedish business | Paying Taxes – Businesses
  4. Special income tax for foreign residents (SINK) regarding pensions

    If you live in another country and receive a pension from Sweden, you are liable for taxation in Sweden for your Swedish pension. The amount of tax that you pay depends on whether you are subject to limited or unlimited taxation.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Individuals and employees | New in Sweden and will be employed here | SINK – special income tax for foreign residents
  5. Short-time work allowance

    Employers with serious financial difficulties that are temporary in nature can, in some cases, apply for support relating to salary costs connected to short-time working for employees. The difficulties must be due to unforeseen or unavoidable externa...

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  6. Stock Awards

    If you receive shares through your employment/commission or are allowed to buy shares at a favourable price, a benefit arises that will be taxed as ordinary income.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Individuals and employees | New in Sweden and will be employed here | Do you participate in a Stock Incentive Plan?
  7. Declaring your foreign income for taxation

    If you live in Sweden, all of your income is subject to taxation. The General rule is that you must disclose your foreign income for taxation in your Swedish tax return. You may be liable for taxation in Sweden even if you have moved from Sweden.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Individuals and employees | Declaring Taxes - for individuals | How to file your tax return
  8. What is a designated workplace?

    As an employer, you are responsible for determining your employee’s designated workplace. An employee can only have one designated workplace with an employer. As a general rule, an employee’s designated workplace is the place where they carry out the...

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Businesses and employers | Starting and running a Swedish business | Declaring Taxes – Businesses | Filing a PAYE return
  9. How to use the e-service Property tax return, agricultural property

    This is a guide on how to use the e-service Property tax return, Agricultural property.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Businesses and employers | Starting and running a Swedish business | Filing tax returns for agricultural properties
  10. How to use the e-service Excise duty - return

    This is a user guide on how to use our e-service Excise duty - return.

    Other languages | English (Engelska) | Businesses and employers | Starting and running a Swedish business | Paying Taxes – Businesses | Excise duty