Sweden VAT & Freelancer Tax Guide

Reviewed Jun 2026

Standard VAT
25%
Reduced rates
12% / 6%
Self-employed income tax (mid)
~32%

How to use this in VatVantage

Open Settings and select Sweden from the country preset. VatVantage will set VAT to 25% and the income tax estimate to ~32%. Adjust the sliders if your bracket differs.

Notes for freelancers

  • Currency: kr
  • Region: EU
  • EU VAT rules: charge customer-country VAT for cross-border B2C digital services (OSS scheme).
  • These rates are an estimate for planning only. Confirm with skatteverket.se or a local accountant before filing.

Try the interactive Sweden demo

Open the dashboard pre-loaded with sample invoices and expenses using Sweden's VAT (25%) and income tax estimate (~32%). No account needed.

Open Sweden demo β†’