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What is the expert tax relief (expertskatt) in Sweden?
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Foreign experts and key people can have 25% of their pay exempt from income tax for 7 years from the start of their stay, and no employer contributions are paid on that share when they are covered by Swedish social insurance. Monthly pay must exceed 88,800 SEK for work starting in 2026, and the application must reach the Taxation of Research Workers Board within three months of starting work.
In detail
- 25% of pay exempt from income tax, for 7 years from the start of the stay.
- Pay above 88,800 SEK a month for work starting in 2026, or an assessment as an expert, researcher or key person.
- Apply within three months of the start date.
- The person must not have lived or regularly stayed in Sweden in the five calendar years before the year the work starts.
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Informational only. This guide is not legal advice. Always verify requirements with official government sources before acting. Facts checked 16 October 2026. About this information