Sweden

In May, Parliament decided that private health care should no longer be a tax-free benefit. The amendment entered into force on July 1. Read more.

Payment times in the Swedish business sector have increased by three days during the last 10 years. New draft legislation will increase incentives for large companies to pay faster. Read more.

Looking to build housing in Sweden? The Swedish authority Boverket has launched a helpful website. Accounting firm Accountor offers support for companies wishing to establish in Sweden.

In connection with the Swedish Tax Agency removing golf, slalom, etc. from the former “banned list”, another change was also implemented that was not quite as obvious. Read more.

Following a judgment of the Supreme Court, the Swedish Tax Agency announced that "more expensive sports" could be considered tax-free employee benefits.

Finnish financial administration and HR management services company Accountor acquires Swedish financial administration services company Matrisen.