If a company not established in Sweden is providing ‘taxable supplies’ of goods or services in Sweden, it may have to obtain a non-resident VAT registration. In accordance with the EU VAT Directive, foreign traders are legally obligated to register for VAT in certain circumstances in order to report taxable transactions and declare VAT that must be charged.
It is important that all businesses with any commercial activity in Sweden assess their compliance obligations and register prior to commencing taxable transactions if applicable.
There are various scenarios that would trigger an obligation to register for VAT in Sweden. Some of the most common examples are:
If you are currently, or plan to conduct any of the above (or similar) transactions in Sweden, you should contact us immediately for a complimentary consultation.
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Services or goods provided by a non-established to a VAT registered customer in Sweden are subject to the reverse charge and the customer accounts for the VAT. Please contact us if you would like details of how the extended reverse charge applies in Sweden.
A business established in a country outside the EU must generally appoint a tax representative to register for VAT in Sweden.