Sweden has a general corporate income tax rate of 20.6%, with monthly estimated payments due and a 90-day payment deadline after evaluation. The expiration date for filing corporate income tax returns depends on the fiscal year end, with a deadline of July 1st for calendar year taxpayers. The country also has a high value-added tax rate of 25%. Non-residents are subject to a 30% withholding tax on dividends, 0% on interest, and 20.6% on royalties. However, there is no withholding tax for residents. The return on capital of Swedish companies is included in the tax summary.
Sweden Tax Brief
Time of Update 4/04/2026
Sweden Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
Sweden Withholding Tax (WHT)
Sweden Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Sweden Capital Gain Tax (CGT)
Sweden Effective Tax Rate (ETR)
Composite Effective Marginal Tax Rate:
17.12%
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TKEG Expat™ (Test) Sweden Corporate Tax Guide
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Sweden's Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
In Sweden, the capital gains tax rate differs for corporate and individual taxpayers. While corporate capital gains tax details are referred to the country's corporate tax summary, individuals face a fixed capital gains tax rate of 30%. This applies to various forms of personal investments and asset sales, ensuring that individuals contribute a portion of their profits from these financial gains to the state.
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Sweden's Corporate Income Tax (CIT)
The headline corporate income tax (CIT) rate in Sweden is set at 20.6%. The tax filing deadlines and due dates depend on the company's fiscal year. For calendar year taxpayers, returns are due by July 1, with final payments due 90 days after the tax assessment. Additionally, Swedish companies are required to make CIT payments in monthly installments, promoting a consistent flow of tax revenue throughout the fiscal year.
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Sweden's Personal Income Tax (PIT)
Sweden applies a headline personal income tax (PIT) rate of 20% for residents, which includes an additional municipal tax. For non-residents, the rate is slightly higher at 25%. The due dates for personal income tax returns fall on May 2, with the final payment deadline on February 13. While residents contribute on a sliding scale that factors in municipal levies, non-residents pay a flat rate, providing a simplified system for international taxpayers.
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Sweden's Value-Added Tax (VAT)
Sweden follows the European Union VAT system with a general VAT rate of 25% applied to most goods and services. There are reduced VAT rates for specific goods such as food (12%) and cultural services (6%). Companies must file VAT returns either monthly or quarterly, depending on their annual turnover. Recent e-commerce rules also require businesses selling to consumers in other EU countries to adhere to new VAT reporting thresholds and platforms, ensuring compliance within the single market.
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Sweden's Real Estate Tax
In Sweden, the real estate tax on business premises is set at 1% of the property’s tax assessment value. For industrial properties, the tax rate is lower at 0.5%. These rates apply to properties used for business and industrial purposes, with variations for special categories of property to accommodate different types of real estate in the Swedish market.
