taxes and VAT
Tax and VAT, different types of tax
If you run a business, you must pay taxes and VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency;
The tax is a percentage of a company’s profits that is paid to the government and used to fund public spending. VAT is a tax on the sale of goods and services that is added to the price to the customer;
The company collects the VAT and pays it to the Swedish Tax Agency.
Consult a tax adviser
You can find detailed information about VAT on the Swedish Tax Agency’s website, skatteverket.se, where you can read or download guides, court cases, brochures, forms and other documents.
Consult a tax advisor for more details on the criteria and requirements applicable to your particular situation.
register for VAT
If you run a business and sell services, you must normally register for VAT with the Swedish Tax Agency. You must charge VAT on your services, file VAT returns and pay the VAT on your sales to the Swedish Tax Agency. You can reclaim the VAT you have paid on business-related goods or services.
Once you have registered, you will receive a registration statement with your VAT number. The registration statement will also tell you how often you have to declare VAT.
The basis for your rental income and VAT can be found in your accounting documents, which are emailed to you each month.
we are not tax consultants
As an operator, it is important that you are aware of the tax and VAT rules that apply to your business.
We cannot advise on taxes and VAT as we are neither an accountancy firm nor a tax consultant;
In addition, tax and VAT rules may vary depending on the type of company and the accrual method.
We recommend that you contact an accountancy firm or tax consultant to help you navigate these issues.
If you do your own bookkeeping, there are several programmes to use, such as Bokio and Fortnox.
Verksamt.se
skatteverket
redovisningsbyrå
Verksamt.se is a website operated by the Swedish Companies Registration Office, the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth.
Entrepreneurs can find information and tools to help them start, run and develop their business. verksamt.se can also help with questions about taxes and VAT.
Verksamt.se also offers a business pilot service, where entrepreneurs can get personalised advice and support on various issues related to entrepreneurship.
The Swedish Tax Agency is required to provide assistance and advice to both individuals and companies regarding taxes and charges.
This includes advice on tax returns, tax rules and VAT accounting.
It may be a good idea to contact your local tax office if you need help or advice on taxes and VAT.
One accountancy firm we can recommend that has experience of franchising is Aspia. Aspia can help with incorporation, day-to-day bookkeeping and more complex advice, and is the firm that gave KAYAKOMAT the prestigious ‘Newcomer of the Year’ award at the Franchise Association Gala in May 2023.
Please contact them for more information
Helene Floberg 0709 29 50 65 [email protected]
Fredrik Mansén 0709 29 22 09 [email protected].
