Guides for employers of Swedish staff
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EOR Sweden advice on payroll, LAS dismissal rules, collective agreements, leave and work permits. We revise each article when Skatteverket or the Riksdag changes the rules.
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The Sweden work permit salary threshold 2026: SEK 34,470 and what it means for hiring
The Sweden work permit salary threshold 2026 is SEK 34,470 a month, 90% of the median, with SEK 28,725 for listed groups and SEK 53,625 for the EU Blue Card.
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Semesterlön and semesterersättning explained, with the 0.43% supplement worked through
Semesterlön and semesterersättning explained: Swedish staff get 25 days, a 0.43% daily supplement or 12% of earnings, and cash for unused days when they leave.
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At-will vs LAS in Sweden: why dismissal needs objective grounds
At-will vs LAS in Sweden: dismissal needs objective grounds, notice runs 1 to 6 months, and redundancies follow union negotiation and last-in, first-out rules.
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Payroll tax US vs Sweden: FICA and FUTA against arbetsgivaravgifter
US employers pay 7.65% FICA with a Social Security wage base; Swedish employers pay 31.42% on all gross pay in 2026. Two worked examples compare the cost.
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British companies employing in Sweden: routes, permits and costs after Brexit
British companies employing in Sweden choose between an AB, a branch, direct payroll or an EOR, budget for 31.42% contributions and plan permits for UK nationals.
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What American firms employing Swedes need to change in their playbook
American firms employing Swedes pay 31.42% employer contributions, follow LAS dismissal rules and grant 25 days’ leave. Here is what changes and how to hire.
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Protecting inventions and trade secrets with Swedish staff
Inventions and trade secrets with Swedish staff are governed by a 1949 inventions act, a software copyright rule and contract law limits on non-compete clauses.
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Arbetsgivaravgifter and pensions explained, from the 31.42% rate to ITP1
Arbetsgivaravgifter and pensions explained: Swedish employers pay 31.42% on gross pay in 2026, and an ITP1 occupational pension adds 4.5% plus särskild löneskatt.
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Working remotely for a Swedish employer: home-office duties, tax and hours
Working remotely for a Swedish employer still leaves the employer responsible for the work environment at home, plus withholding tax, contributions and rest-period rules.
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Swedish employment terms in writing: what the contract has to say, and when
Swedish employment terms in writing must reach a new hire within seven calendar days of starting, with the remaining details inside one month under LAS § 6 c.
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Sjuklön and karensavdrag explained for employers hiring in Sweden
Sjuklön and karensavdrag explained: Swedish employers pay 80% of pay for the first 14 days of illness, less one deduction, before Försäkringskassan steps in.
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LAS dismissal and notice in Sweden after the 2022 reform
LAS dismissal and notice in Sweden: objective grounds are required, notice runs 1 to 6 months, and redundancy follows length of service with 3 exemptions.
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