Sweden revises tax deduction regulations for green energy installations
Sweden has amended tax reduction rules for green technology installations, effective 1 July 2025. Sweden’s government has published Law No. SFS 2025:541 in the Official Gazette on 28 May 2025. This legislation amends the tax reduction
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Brazil, Sweden: Amending protocol enters into force
The amending protocol to the 1975 Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty will take effect on 13 June 2025. The amending protocol to the Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty (1975) will take effect on 13 June 2025, however withholding and other taxes will
See MoreSweden proposes DAC8 implementation bill for 2026
Sweden has proposed a bill to implement the EU's DAC8 directive on tax cooperation, introducing new rules for the automatic exchange of information on crypto-assets and securities. The regulations will take effect on 1 January 2026. The Swedish
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Sweden: Ministry of Finance proposes reduced energy tax on electricity from 2026
Sweden’s Ministry of Finance has proposed lowering the energy tax on electricity to öre 41.1 per kilowatt hour on 19 May 2025. The draft is currently under consideration. If approved, the change would take effect on 1 January 2026. The
See MoreSweden: Ministry of Finance announces tax proposals for Autumn Budget 2026, includes reduced corporate tax
Sweden's Ministry of Finance announced various tax proposals for the 2026 Autumn Budget on 19 May 2025. It includes reduced corporate tax, energy tax on electricity, special income tax for non-residents, amongst others. Reduced corporate
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Brazil: Congress approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Sweden
Brazil’s Congress has approved the amending protocol to the Brazil-Sweden Income Tax Treaty (1975) through Legislative Decree No. 167/2025 on 5 May 2025. The legislative Decree No. 167/2025 was published in the Official Gazette No. 83 on 6 May
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Brazil: Senate approves tax treaty protocol with Sweden
Brazil’s Senate approved the ratification of the amending protocol to the 1975 income tax treaty with Sweden on 23 April 2025. Signed on 19 March 2019, the protocol updates the treaty to meet minimum BEPS standards and introduces other changes.
See MoreSweden: Tax Agency proposes national e-invoicing rules
The Swedish Tax Agency has announced that it prevented incorrect VAT payments amounting to SEK 534 million in 2024 as part of its ongoing measures to combat VAT fraud. This announcement was made by the Swedish Tax Agency on 14 April 2025. The
See MoreSweden proposes temporary boost in ROT deduction subsidy for construction sector
Sweden's government has approved a proposal (2024/25:156) on 10 April 2025 to temporarily raise the ROT deduction subsidy rate for the construction sector from 30% to 50%. The ROT deduction, introduced in 2008, provides tax breaks for home
See MoreSweden clarifies scope of MFN clause in tax treaty with South Africa
The Swedish Tax Agency released updated guidance on the application of the Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clause in the 1995 tax treaty with South Africa on 18 March 2025. According to updated guidance, The Swedish Tax Agency has stated that the MFN
See MoreSweden: MoF proposes reducing renewable energy tax subsidies
The Swedish Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing subsidies for solar panel installations as part of a broader plan to gradually phasing out support for micro production of renewable energy on 18 March 2025. The proposal, introduced under the
See MoreSweden considers further amendments to Pillar Two legislation
The Swedish Ministry of Finance released a memorandum proposing additional changes to the country's Pillar Two tax rules under the Additional Tax Act (2023:875) on 20 March 2025. These amendments aim to align Sweden’s legislation with the latest
See MoreSweden 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
See MoreSweden 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,
See MoreSweden 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
See MoreSweden 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
See MoreSweden 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
See MoreSweden 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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