You can be considered for tax relief if you have unique skills or a monthly salary that exceedes a certain amount.
Certain researchers, experts/specialists and other key personnel can be considered for tax relief. A feature of the tax relief is that 25% of the salary can be exempt from taxation during the first three years of the person’s stay in Sweden. You can file an application for tax relief if
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The application must be submitted to the Taxation of Research Workers Board (Forskarskattenämnden) by you and/or your employer within three months of the start of your employment.
More information is available on the Taxation of Research Workers Board’s website: Forskarskattelättnad
Content updated 2018-08-08