Sweden reviews DAC9 implementation for EU tax reporting
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance released a memorandum on 2 December 2024, outlining proposed changes to the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC9) to streamline multinational enterprises' tax reporting under the EU Minimum Taxation Directive
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Sweden consults tax changes for 2026 Autumn Budget
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has released several tax proposals for public consultation as part of preparations for the 2026 autumn budget on 10 February 2025. These proposals, which cover key sectors like agriculture, energy, and metallurgy,
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Sweden proposes property tax increase on wind turbines from 2026
The Swedish Government has announced a proposal to raise the property tax on wind turbines. This announcement was made by the Swedish Government on 2 January 2025. The legislative amendment is proposed to take effect on 1 January
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Sweden plans reforms to R&D and expert tax incentives
Sweden is set to revise its research and development (R&D) tax incentives and expert tax relief rules to simplify administration and expand access. A government report has proposed key changes, expected to take effect on 1 January 2026. For
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Sweden suspends tax treaty with Russia
The Swedish government has decided to suspend the tax treaty 1993 income tax treaty with Russia. This means the tax treaty will no longer apply from 10 February 2025. This announcement was made by the Ministry of Finance on 30 January
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Sweden consults crypto reporting rules under DAC8 Directive
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has introduced a proposal to implement Council Directive (EU) 2023/2226 (DAC8), which outlines new reporting and due diligence requirements for crypto-asset service providers. The Ministry is inviting public feedback
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Sweden gazettes law amending Pillar Two global minimum tax
The Swedish Official Gazette published Law No. SFS 2024:1248 on 11 December 2024, amending the Additional Tax Act to implement the Pillar Two global minimum tax into domestic law. The new regulations are set to come into force on 1 January
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Brazil: Chamber of Deputies approve tax treaty with Norway, amending protocol with Sweden
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved an amending protocol with Sweden on 26 November and a tax treaty with Norway on 27 November. Signed on 4 November 2022, the agreement with Norway aims at avoiding double taxation of income and
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Sweden terminates 1993 tax treaty with Russia
As reported recently, Sweden has informed Russia of its decision to suspend the application of the 1993 income tax treaty between the two nations, effective from 1 February 2025. Earlier, the Swedish government presented a bill, the Repeal Act,
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Sweden moves to suspend income tax treaty with Russia
The Swedish government has presented a bill, the Repeal Act, to the Parliament with the intention to annul Act (1993:1301) concerning the Income and Capital Tax Treaty between Russia and Sweden on 24 October 2024. Earlier, Russia suspended
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Sweden presents bill to amend Pillar Two rules
The Swedish government has presented a final draft legislation to Parliament, released on 15 October 2024, which recommends amendments to its law for implementing the EU's global minimum tax directive, including the introduction of several Pillar
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Sweden presents Budget Bill 2025
The Swedish government presented its 2025 Budget Bill on 19 September 2024. This year, the government aims to shift its economic policy focus from fighting inflation to investing in long-term growth and security for a more prosperous and safer
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Sweden proposes amendments to align Additional Tax Act with EU global minimum tax directive
The Sweden's Ministry of Finance unveiled a set of proposed amendments to the Act (2023:875) on Additional Tax, aimed at aligning with the EU Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523 on 15 August 2024. This directive seeks to establish a global minimum tax
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Sweden considers new permanent residency rules for taxation
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced, on 3 May, 2024, a significant update regarding permanent residency criteria for tax purposes. Following the release of a memorandum by the Tax Agency in November, 2023, proposing a redefinition of permanent
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Sweden: MoF proposes updates to pillar 2 global minimum tax rules
On 19 March 2024, the Swedish Ministry of Finance (MoF) released proposed amendments to the Act on Additional Tax, aimed at incorporating the Pillar 2 global minimum tax as outlined in Council Directive (EU) 2022/2523. As per the proposal, a
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Sweden: Parliament approves bill to implement Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules
On 13 December 2023, the Swedish parliament (Riksdag) declared the approval of a bill to implement the Minimum Taxation Directive (2022/2523) into Swedish law ensuring a global minimum tax level for large multinational and domestic groups in the
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Sweden: Government presented a bill for incorporating the OECD’s global minimum tax
On 26 October 2023, the Swedish government presented a bill for incorporating the OECD's global minimum tax rules (Pillar Two) and the EU's minimum tax directive into Swedish law. The Swedish parliament is now tasked with debating and voting on the
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Sweden proposes the budget bill for 2024
On 20 September 2023, the Swedish Government presented the budget bill for 2024 to the Swedish parliament. The government is facing a number of challenges, including high inflation, a recession, and a difficult security environment. The government
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