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Whether you’re a European or non-European company, establishing certain activities in Sweden may mean you need to register for VAT. You can use a fiscal representative or tax advisor to draw up your VAT, Intrastat and ESL returns with total peace of mind in Sweden.
If you deal with companies in Sweden, you may be able to claim a VAT refund. Swedish
Here you can find the specifics of VAT regulations in Sweden, which work alongside the harmonised framework of the EU as explained in our guide to intra-Community VAT obligations.
Basic information | |
|---|---|
| EU membership | 2013 |
| ISO code | SE |
| VAT introduced in Sweden | 1969 |
| Nom de la TVA in Sweden | Mervärdesskatt (Moms) |
| VAT ID format in Sweden | SE999999999999 |
| Territories with special status in Sweden | n/a |
VAT rates in Sweden | |
| Standard VAT rate | 25 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (1) | 12 % |
| Reduced VAT rate (2) | 6 % |
| Super reduced VAT rate | n/a |
| VAT parking rate | n/a |
| Zero VAT rate | yes |
Thresholds triggering VAT reporting obligations in Sweden | |
|---|---|
| Intrastat threshold at introduction | 15 000 000 SEK (+/- 1 321 800 EUR) |
| Intrastat threshold on dispatch | 4 500 000 HRK (+/- 397 000 EUR) |
| Distance selling threshold | As of 1st July 2021, the threshold is EUR 10,000 for all intra-Community distance sales. |
Reporting frequency in Sweden |
|---|
| Intrastat return | monthly depending on threshold |
|---|---|
| EC Sales List (ESL) return | monthly according to threshold/conditions, quarterly depending on threshold/conditions |
| VAT returns | monthly depending on threshold, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually depending on threshold/certain conditions |
|---|---|
| Reporting currency | SEK |
VAT-related penalties in Sweden | |
| Failure to file a VAT return | A fine of 625 SEK (approximately 59 euros) per declaration. |
| Late payment of VAT | Late payment interest equivalent to the basic rate of 1.25% plus 15% per month overdue |
| Failure to report ESL/DEB | A fine of 1,250 SEK (approx. EUR 118) per ESL declaration. |
Useful links on VAT in Sweden | |
| Tax Administration in Sweden | Tax authorities |
| Ministry of Finance in Sweden | Ministry of Finance |
| Check a VAT number in Sweden | Check a VAT number |
| EU VAT Guide | EU VAT Guide |
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Les taux de TVA actuellement en vigueur in Sweden sont les suivants:
Certain transactions in Europe may require VAT registration and the filing of VAT returns in Sweden:
To check if your activities involve VAT obligations in Sweden, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
In Sweden , as in other European Union countries, e-sellers must register for VAT:
In addition to VAT registration, e-traders must:
> Learn more about the VAT & e-commerce regulations and the VAT regime for logistics platforms in Europe.
You may need a VAT number in Sweden to fulfil your tax obligations in this country. Indeed, certain activities such as sales, purchases and subcontracting operations may require VAT identification. To check if your activities require VAT identification in Sweden, use our VAT simulator or contact us.
VAT Swedish is named Mervärdesskatt (Moms)and the VAT numbers in Sweden have the following structure: SE999999999999.
The administrations in charge of in Sweden VAT are the following: Tax authorities, Ministry of Finance.
Registering for VATis a relatively simple formality compared to setting up a company, but in addition to obtaining a VAT number in Swedenyou’ll need to file periodic VAT returns to ensure your VAT compliance. Which is why we recommend foreign companies use a fiscal representative or tax advisor.
Companies with a VAT number in Sweden must complete and submit VAT returns in Sweden detailing all taxable income (sales) and expenses (costs), with the following periodicity: monthly depending on threshold, quarterly depending on threshold/for certain services, annually depending on threshold/certain conditions.
Failure to comply with the deadlines imposed by the Swedish authorities for the deposit and payment of VAT will result in the payment of penalties . For this reason, it is recommended that foreign companies use the services of an agent or a tax representative.
These penalties are defined as follows in Sweden:
In addition to VAT returns, companies may be required to provide the Swedish authorities with Intrastat & EC Sales List returns:
In principle, a non-resident company in Sweden can recover all or part of the VAT incurred on its expenses.
There are three different scenarios:
*This information is subject to change without notice.
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