Sweden
Make employment in Sweden easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Sweden, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Stockholm
- Currency
Swedish krona (kr, SEK)
- Languages
Swedish
- Population size
10,137,371
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Stockholm
- Currency
Swedish krona (kr, SEK)
- Languages
Swedish
- Population size
10,137,371
- Ease of doing business
Very easy
- Cost of living index
$$$$ (21 of 139 nations)
- Payroll frequency
Monthly
- VAT - standard rate
25%
- GDP - real growth rate
1.3%
Sweden is the third-largest country in the European Union. With its population of just over 10 million, most people live in the major cities, such as Stockholm and Göteborg. Sweden has a strong economy and one of the highest standards of living in the world. In addition to its thriving knowledge industries, Sweden is home to many major manufacturing and natural resources companies.
Grow your team in Sweden with Remote
Want to hire employees in Sweden? Companies hiring in Sweden are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Sweden and keep you compliant at all times. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Sweden team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Sweden. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Sweden, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Sweden may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Sweden
The majority of workers in Sweden fall under the protection of a collective bargaining agreement, even those who are not members of a specific union. These agreements cover many areas where other countries rely on national employment laws. Employing workers in Sweden means understanding which bargaining agreements apply to your employees and following the agreements closely.
To employ workers in Sweden, contact Remote to learn more about your options.
Minimum Wage
In Sweden, there is no minimum wage. However, different industries enforce their own minimum wages through collective bargaining agreements between trade unions and employers’ organizations. Most companies and workers in Sweden are subject to these rules. Remote can help you determine which minimum wage applies to your employees.
Payroll Cycle
For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.
Onboarding Time
We can help you get a new employee started in Sweden fast. The minimum onboarding time we need is only 3 working days.
Our team ensures your employees are onboarded and paid as quickly as possible while keeping your business compliant with all local employment legislation. The minimum onboarding time begins after the employee submits all required information onto the Remote platform. The onboarding timeline is also dependent upon registration with local authorities.
For all non-nationals of the country of employment, the Right to Work assessment (if applicable) will add three extra days to the total time to onboard. There may be extra time required if we need to follow-up on the right to work assessment.
Please note, payroll cut-off dates can impact the actual first day of employment. Remote has a payroll cut-off date of the 10th of the month unless otherwise specified.
16 Public holidays
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Competitive benefits package in Sweden
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Sweden are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental health support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Transparent Pricing in Sweden
Employer of Record
$599
per employee/month
Top features
Hire without opening a local entity
Guided onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in security and compliance
Flexible, localized benefits
Offer equity incentives with tax assistance
Dedicated experts for local support
Contractor Management
$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with international contractors
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
$29
per employee/month
Top features
Powerful, transparent international payroll
Simple self-service platform
Personalized support from dedicated specialists
Adhere to local payroll regulations in every country
Integrated payroll, expense management, and HRIS solution
HRIS
$18
per employee/month
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Contract templates and e-signing
Time off and time tracking
Expense management
Employee and manager self-serve experience
Mobile app