Accountant in Sweden
An accountant in Sweden can help you understand this country's taxation system. You can also contact our Swedish lawyers for assistance in legal matters.

If you need the services of an accountant in Sweden, we can assist with various solutions tailored to your needs, as presented below. Payroll and HR solutions are also available.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Accounting services available | Tax registration, VAT and EORI registration, financial statement preparation and filing, bookkeeping |
Payroll services available | YES, HR and employee and employer registration services |
VAT registration threshold | Annual turnover above SEK 120,000 (approx. EUR 11,000) |
| VAT rates | 25% (standard rate), 12% and 6% (reduced rates) |
| Corporate tax rate | 20. 6% |
| Dividend tax rate | 30% applied to non-residents |
| Payroll taxes | 31.42% for employers, 28.97% for sole traders and self-employed persons |
| Number of double taxation treaties (approx.) | Approx. 92 |
| Financial statement filing deadlines | Within 7 months from the end of the financial year |
| Audited financial statement filing required (YES/NO) | Only for public companies and for private companies exceeding two of the three statutory size thresholds |
| VAT registration threshold | SEK 120,000 or approx. €11,000 |
Accounting services for sole traders (YES/NO) | Yes, we are at the service of single business owners operating sole proprietorships in Sweden. |
Accounting services for SMEs (YES/NO) | Yes |
| Accounting services available for foreign companies (YES/NO) | Yes, tailored support is granted based on the legal entity employed by the foreign company. |
| Tax minimization/planning advice (YES/NO) | Yes, we can offer support related to tax minimization. |
| Tax consultancy services (YES/NO) | Yes, our accountants also offer tax consultancy solutions. |
| Representation with tax authorities (YES/NO) | Yes, our accountants can act as local representatives for tax purposes in Sweden. |
| Applicable accounting standards | – International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), – accounting standards imposed by the Accounting Standards Board |
| Access to chartered Swedish accountants | Yes, our colleagues are Swedish CPAs |
| Tax authorities in Sweden | – Ministry of Finance, – Tax Agency |
What types of clients do your accountants in Sweden address?
We are at the service of both companies and natural persons, irrespective of their nationality.
What are the services offered by your accountants in Sweden?
Among the accounting services you can rely on in this country, we mention the following:
- tax registration and VAT registration support for natural persons and companies;
- bookkeeping in Stockholm and other cities, payroll setup, and financial statement and filing assistance (these can also be provided separately);
- tax consultancy, planning and minimization solutions for companies (our accountant in Stockholm can help business owners in the capital city);
- audit services can also be requested with our auditors.
FAR is Sweden’s institution for certified accountants and auditors, and our specialists are members of this association.
What tax registration services do you provide in Sweden?
No matter if you are a foreign citizen or investor who wants to open a company in Sweden, tax registration is mandatory. Our CPA in Sweden can assist you with the preparation of the documents you need to file with the local tax office.
In the case of a foreign citizen, the procedure is simpler; setting up a business here requires more attention in terms of paperwork. Our accountant in Sweden can help business owners obtain tax and VAT numbers, as well as EORI numbers for import-export operations within the European Union.
Here is also an infographic on our accounting services:
What are the bookkeeping services that you offer in Sweden?
The following:
- accounts payable: make all payments in due time;
- accounts receivable: issue invoices to clients and/or customers;
- transaction recording: all invoices that enter and exit the company are organized and maintained accordingly;
- financial reporting: our accountant will draft the balance sheet, cash flow statements, and all other bookkeeping accounts.
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What payroll services do you supply in Sweden?
If you open a company in Sweden, we can assist with:
- registration as an employer and for each employee;
- payroll software setup;
- withholding and making income tax and social security contribution payments;
- generating payslips and making salary payments in employees’ bank accounts;
- maintain payroll records.
NOTE! We can also open Swedish bank accounts for company employees.
Do you also service sole traders in Sweden?
Yes, we offer accounting services to small businesses, including people who operate as sole traders.
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If you need the services of a CPA in Sweden, our accountants and auditors are at your disposal. Here is our video on this subject:
What are the services that you offer to foreign companies operating in Sweden?
We are at the service of foreign companies that operate through branches or subsidiaries in Sweden. The solutions are based on the business form, as different tax treatments apply to each of them. We can prepare balance sheets, consolidate financial statements for reporting purposes, and file accounting documents with the Tax Department on behalf of such enterprises.
NOTE! In addition to our accounting services, foreign corporate clients can also rely on our lawyers in Sweden for assistance in tax legislation matters, including double taxation treaties.
In addition to these accounting services in Sweden, our lawyers can also assist you in other matters. For instance, if you want a virtual office in Sweden, our lawyers can help you get it.
For more information on taxation and our services, contact our accountant in Sweden.
Johan Olehäll, Lawyer · 2 October 2026Johan Olehäll has an LL.M. (Master of Laws) and is founder of VS Legal Counsel.

