Sweden

Sweden is renowned for its robust welfare system, progressive taxation, and a labor market characterized by high levels of unionization and collective bargaining. In 2025, the country continues to offer a comprehensive framework for employment, taxation, and social benefits, making it an attractive destination for businesses and professionals alike.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Employer Taxes
31.42%

Overview

Population
~ 10.5 million
Language
Swedish
Capital
Stockholm
Currency
Swedish Krona (SEK)
Country code
+46
Min wage
Sweden does not have a statutory minimum wage.
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary

Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion.

Avg employer tax

31.42%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Up to SEK 598,500
0% national tax + municipal tax (approximately 32.41%)
Above SEK 598,500
20% national tax + municipal tax (approximately 32.41%)

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
20.6%

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contributions
31.42% of gross salary
Employer Contributions
Approximately 7% towards pension insurance

VAT

VAT

25%

Tax Calculation for Sweden
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Sweden typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Sweden
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Sweden, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • The first day is unpaid; the second to 14th days are paid by the employer; subsequent days are paid by social security at approximately 80% of salary
Maternity leave
  • 14 weeks; seven before and seven after childbirth
Paternity leave
  • 10 days

Parental Leave:

  • 480 days, which can be shared between parents
Annual Leave
  • Minimum of 25 days per year
7 Public holidays in Sweden

Note: Some holidays may be observed on different dates or may be extended, depending on regional regulations.

1st
New Year's Day
6th
Easter Sunday
13th
Easter Monday
1st
Labor Day
19th
Midsummer Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 6 Jan: Epiphany
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 17 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: May Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day
  • 5 Jun: Whit Sunday
  • 6 Jun: National Day
  • 25 Jun: Midsummer Day
  • 5 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas

Termination Process

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: Typically 1 month
  • Employer-Initiated: Varies based on length of service; generally 1 to 6 months

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Termination During Probation

Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration: 6 months
  • Extension: Permitted if agreed upon by both parties
  • Termination During Probation: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Sweden

Sweden is renowned for its robust welfare system, progressive taxation, and a labor market characterized by high levels of unionization and collective bargaining. In 2025, the country continues to offer a comprehensive framework for employment, taxation, and social benefits, making it an attractive destination for businesses and professionals alike.
Contractor Management
EOR
Payroll
Contractor of Record
العملة
Swedish Krona (SEK)
تردد الرواتب
Monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
31.42%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
~ 10.5 million
اللغة
Swedish
العاصمة
Stockholm
العملة
Swedish Krona (SEK)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+46
الحد الأدنى للأجور
Sweden does not have a statutory minimum wage.
ساعات العمل
8 hours per day
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
40 hours per week

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary

Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion.

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

31.42%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

Up to SEK 598,500
0% national tax + municipal tax (approximately 32.41%)
Above SEK 598,500
20% national tax + municipal tax (approximately 32.41%)

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
20.6%

Social Security Contributions:

Employee Contributions
31.42% of gross salary
Employer Contributions
Approximately 7% towards pension insurance

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

25%

حساب الضريبة في Sweden
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
اطلب عرض أسعار تفصيلي
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Sweden عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

Must be in writing and include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

Register the employee with the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Social Insurance Agency

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Sweden
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Sweden يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • The first day is unpaid; the second to 14th days are paid by the employer; subsequent days are paid by social security at approximately 80% of salary
إجازة الأمومة
  • 14 weeks; seven before and seven after childbirth
إجازة الأبوة
  • 10 days

Parental Leave:

  • 480 days, which can be shared between parents
الإجازة السنوية
  • Minimum of 25 days per year
7 عطلات رسمية في Sweden

Note: Some holidays may be observed on different dates or may be extended, depending on regional regulations.

1st
New Year's Day
6th
Easter Sunday
13th
Easter Monday
1st
Labor Day
19th
Midsummer Day
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 6 Jan: Epiphany
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 17 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: May Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day
  • 5 Jun: Whit Sunday
  • 6 Jun: National Day
  • 25 Jun: Midsummer Day
  • 5 Nov: All Saints' Day
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas

عملية إنهاء العقود

Notice Period

  • Employee-Initiated: Typically 1 month
  • Employer-Initiated: Varies based on length of service; generally 1 to 6 months

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Termination During Probation

Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Probation Period

  • Maximum Duration: 6 months
  • Extension: Permitted if agreed upon by both parties
  • Termination During Probation: Either party can terminate with appropriate notice

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

_'s Booming Remote Workforce

Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

Simplifying Remote Hiring in _ with RemotePass 

نمِّ فريقك في Sweden
مع ريموت باس

Sweden offers a strategic gateway to the European market, with a skilled workforce and favorable business conditions. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in Sweden, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Sweden.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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