Short-time work allowance means that the employer’s personnel costs can be reduced by one-half at the same time as the employee receives 90 percent of his or her wages. The State covers up to three-quarters...
Read full article...The double tax agreement between the Nordic countries will be updated with new anti-tax base erosion and profit shifting provisions with effect from January 1, 2020. The Finnish Government has announced that it has completed...
Read full article...The Swedish government recently presented a proposal to reduce the minimum permitted share capital in private limited companies from SEK 50,000 to SEK 25,000, effective January 1, 2020.Share capital requirements of a certain minimum size...
Read full article...Companies in these regions can apply: Blekinge County, Dalarna, Gävleborgs County, Hallands County, Jönköpings County, Kalmar County, Kronobergs County, Skåne County, Stockholms County, Gotlands County, Södermanlands County, Uppsala County, Värmlands County, Västerbottens County, Västmanlands County,...
Read full article...The ruling affects individuals who, for example, are having their permanent home abroad, but regularly visit Sweden for business as well as leisure purposes. To learn more about this ruling, contact us leinonen@leinonensweden.se
Read full article...The Government's goal is to increase the contribution of the financial sector to the public finances. The proposal saw a tax of 15% on the salary costs of companies that sell VAT-exempt financial and insurance...
Read full article...Currently, stock options in Sweden are taxed at a rate of up to 67%, making it difficult for companies to attract talent at early stages. The new tax breaks are considered for companies that are...
Read full article...An employee received 4000 SEK in health care contributions by their employer, to partially finance an exclusive gym membership (14 000 SEK / year). In addition to physical training, the card gave free access to...
Read full article...If you expect the preliminary tax you paid for fiscal year 2016 to be below the final tax by a maximum of SEK 30 000, you pay the difference so that it is in your...
Read full article...The exact amount of the tax is dependent on the destination of the flight. For example, for flights within Europe, it would be SEK80. For flights outside of Europe and up to 6000km from the...
Read full article...Starting on the 1st of January, companies with annual sales under SEK30000 have the option to choose whether or not to make use of the option. The exemption is expected to be of high interest...
Read full article...The tax credit will be introduced to encourage the maintenance and repairing of household appliances instead of buying new ones. The work has to be done at the home to receive the tax credit and...
Read full article...A married couple who owned 85% of shares in a company planned to give away 10% of shares to the CEO of the company. The CEO turned to the Swedish tax board to find out...
Read full article...Raw materials and products should be used in a sustainable and efficient way. From an environmental perspective, it is usually better to repair an item instead of buying a new one even though today it is...
Read full article...1. New amortization regulation into powerThe 1st of June new amortization regulation will come into power. New mortgage borrowers will likely be forced to pay off part of the loan. The new rules will apply...
Read full article...about business possibilities in Sweden. The Seminar takes place 17th March 2016 8:30-10:30 at the Scandic Patria Hotel in Lappeenranta. The seminar will be in Finnish! For more information and registration kindly visit the homepage...
Read full article...1. The Swedish government proposed to change the labor legislation regarding short term employments. According to the EU commission short term employment periods are too long and too many and gives possibilities for misuse. For...
Read full article...- Reduction of social fee for employees up to 26 yoa will be abolished earlier –1st June 2016 - The social fee for older employees will be increased: for employees born 1937 or earlier from...
Read full article...If the tax office has already charged a fine for wrong information delivered to the tax office, the state prosecutor is not allowed to start a criminal case and visa versa.Double sanctions forbiddenThe Swedish system...
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