You may be eligible for tax relief if you have unique expertise or if your monthly salary exceeds a certain threshold.

Certain researchers, experts/specialists, and other key personnel may qualify for this tax relief. This means, among other things, that a portion of your salary may be exempt from income tax during the first three years of your stay in Sweden.

You can apply for tax relief if:

  • You possess unique expertise that is not easily found within Sweden (for example, as an expert, specialist, researcher, or other key personnel), or
  • Your monthly salary meets the minimum level set by the Taxation of Research Workers Board (Forskarskattenämnden).

The required salary level is adjusted periodically. Please check the current remuneration requirements here. External link, opens in new window.

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 english site under About tax relief. External link, opens in new window.