Working in Sweden

Read about rules and regulations when working in Sweden

The Swedish tax system - a brief introduction

Tax in Sweden is divided between municipal and state taxes, and taxes increases in line with income.

Paying tax - what to do when you get a job in Sweden

When you work in Sweden, you must pay tax in Sweden. You must have a “coordination number” (Samordningsnummer) from Skatteverket, which is the Swedish Tax Authority, in the municipality of your place of work, and you must also decide whether you want to pay "SINK tax" or ordinary Swedish tax.

Danish tax when you have a job in Sweden

When you live in Denmark and commute to a job in Sweden, you pay tax in Sweden. The most common is to pay 25 percent SINK tax in 2019. In some cases, you are also charged additional tax in Denmark.

SINK tax when commuting to Sweden

If you commute from Denmark to your workplace in Sweden, you have limited tax liability and you may be taxed at the so-called SINK tax (state income tax for non-residents), which is 25 percent.

Trade union membership

The Swedish trade unions can provide support and assistance to its members in matters of pay and terms of employment.

Pension system in Sweden

When you work in Sweden, you earn the right to build up a Swedish general pension.

Got a job in Sweden? Follow these steps

Have you just got a job in Sweden?

We have a checklist with all the practical steps you need to take, and what you should consider

Commute to a job in Sweden

Find a job in Sweden