General information on Nordisk eTax

Nordisk eTax is a portal giving information to persons who are resident in one Nordic country and have income or assets in another Nordic country.

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Limited tax liability

If you only stay in Sweden for a limited period of time, or if you have moved from Sweden, or commute to and from Sweden on a daily basis, you are normally considered to have a limited tax liability in Sweden. This means that you are usually taxed only for certain income that has its source in Sweden.

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Taxable income if you live in Sweden and have interest income/interest expenses

This information applies to persons resident in Sweden, according to a tax treaty, who receive interest income or pay interest to a creditor, no matter from/to which country.

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Income tax return

General information about when and where you have to submit an income tax return in Sweden.

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If you come from another country and study in Sweden

Information for you who are resident in another country but studying in Sweden.

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Taxable income from a private sector employer in Sweden

Taxable income from a private sector employer in Sweden

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Income Tax Return – information for persons living in another country (Svenska, English, Deutsch)

Links to brochures intended for persons who live in another country but must submit an income tax return in Sweden.

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Tax assessment notice/tax account

Everybody who has to pay any form of tax or charge is given a tax account with the Swedish Tax Agency. This account covers virtually all taxes and charges handled by the Swedish Tax Agency.

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Tax card

The tax card shows whether it is you, or your employer, who should pay the preliminary tax. Swedish employers and foreign employers having a permanent establishment in Sweden have a duty to withhold preliminary tax for employees in Sweden.

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Applicable Tax rates

General information about applicable tax rates for various kinds of taxable income in Sweden.

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Taxable income from a public sector employer

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What do you get for your tax money?

Sweden has a 25% value added tax or consumption tax which is high from an international stand-point. But high taxes are not necessarily high if you are getting your money’s worth.

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Taxable income if you live in Sweden and own and let real estate or a tenant-owner’s flat in another country or in Sweden

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Residence

If you work or stay in Sweden for a certain period of time, you will be considered as being resident for tax purposes and having unlimited tax liability in Sweden according to our domestic legislation.

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Taxable income if you are living in Sweden and working in Denmark

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Registration for population purposes in Sweden

If you have moved to Sweden and are planning to live here for one year or more you should normally be registered in the Swedish population register. To be registered you must apply in person to the Swedish Tax Agency.

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Taxable income if you live in Sweden and sell real estate or a tenant-owner’s flat in another country/Sweden

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Income self assessment and taxes in Sweden

General information about what to declare in your Tax Return, deductions, reductions etc.

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Taxable income if you are living in Sweden and receiving dividends

For a person resident in Sweden, according to domestic legislation (unlimited tax liability) and the applicable tax treaty, who is receiving dividends from shares in a company or units in an investment trust, this income is taxable in Sweden.

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Unlimited tax liability

If you are resident or have a habitual abode in Sweden (or have an essential connection with Sweden, only applicable if you have previously lived here for more than 10 years) you will be regarded as having an unlimited tax liability in Sweden.

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Taxable income if you are living in Sweden and selling shares and units in investment trusts

For a person resident in Sweden, according to domestic legislation (unlimited tax liability) and applicable tax treaty, the capital gain from selling shares in a company or units in an investment trust is taxable in Sweden

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