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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