Sweden Labour & Tax Guide: Payroll, Tax & Compliance Guide
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Regulation Updates in Sweden
New rules for labour migration
What it is: New rules for labour migration introduce exemptions to the new salary requirement and add a new employer reporting obligation for work permits.
What it changes: There are exemptions to the new salary requirement, and employers must notify the Migration Agency if a foreign worker has not begun work within four months of the permit’s start date.
Who is affected:
- Employers issuing work permits
- Foreign workers with work permits
What employers should do:
- Be aware of exemptions to the salary requirement
- Monitor start dates for foreign workers with work permits
- Notify the Migration Agency if a worker has not begun work within four months of the permit start date
Notes: Effective month: 2026-06. Manual verification recommended.
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