Salary rates are relatively high, from €1810 to €6920 per month, dependent on sector and role. Typical benefits include medical and home insurance, pension, share options and company car.
If you are resident in Sweden, you pay income tax on worldwide income. Sweden has, however, entered into agreements with other European Member States to avoid double taxation.
There are three categories of income tax: income from employment; income from business and income from capital. Your taxable income is calculated by adding together your net employment and business incomes earned that tax year. The state then deducts your pension, insurance premiums and maintenance payments to reach the final figure.
If this figure exceeds 291,800 SEK per year you pay 20 percent income tax. If it exceeds SEK 441,300 SEK, the tax rate is 25 percent.
Income tax is levied on unemployment benefit, pensions and similar sources of income. Individuals and businesses have to complete an income tax return every year.
If you’re staying in Sweden for less than three months you will not require a residence permit, but may need an entrance visa. To take permanent or temporary employment that lasts longer than 3 months you will need a residence permit.
If there is a temporary labour shortage or if you have obtained employment as part of an international exchange programme, the Migration Board may grant you a work permit. A specialist employed by an international agency does not require a permit to travel to and from Sweden in their professional capacity, for so long as their total stay does not exceed a year.
To renew or apply for a permit contact the Migration Board Offices in Sweden.
