Sweden Tax Refund: Get Your Overpaid Taxes Back!

Worked in Sweden in the past 4 years?

If so, you may be entitled to a tax refund

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Easy way to track the process of your refund

Initiate your overpaid tax return process by registering online.

Collect documents

Fill in application form and collect necessary documents:

Samordningsnummer / Personnummer number;

This is your social security number in Sweden. If you don't have a document showing your number but know it, simply enter it into our application form.

form Inkomstdeklaration 1;

Inkomstdeklaration 1 is a document issued by Sweden Tax Administration. This document reflects the income received, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. It is issued every March to all individuals who worked under the standard tax system.

Example:

last pay slips from all of the employers;

A payslip is a document provided along with the salary, containing details about the income received and taxes paid. To begin the tax refund process, you will need to provide the last payslip for each tax year from all employers.

Example:

a copy of your passport or ID card;

To initiate the tax refund process, we require a valid passport or ID card to verify your identity and citizenship.

bank certificate.

When we receive confirmation from the tax authority regarding the refundable amount, we will request a bank certificate verifying that the bank account belongs to you. You can't provide a bank account belonging to your relative or any another person.

The bank certificate can't be older than six months when submitted to the tax authorities.

The certificate must include the following details: IBAN (account number), SWIFT/BIC code, and the bank’s address. The document must be stamped and signed by a bank representative.

Submit documents

Submit the documents according to the instructions provided in the application form.

Get a refund

You will receive the money into your bank account.
An invoice will be issued for the services provided.

Average refund amount is 8600 SEK

This is the amount our clients typically recover after working in Sweden.

We make the tax refund process easy

We take care of all the paperwork, ensuring you get the highest legally possible tax refund!

Income tax refund

What is it?

It is the submission of an annual income declaration to report income and calculate overpaid or taxes due.

Who can apply?

Individuals who have worked in the Sweden in the past 4 years.

How much taxes can I get back?

The tax refund amount depends on your income, taxes paid, tax system, duration of your work abroad, and other factors. It is important to note that the final refund amount is determined by the Sweden tax authorities, and only the overpaid income taxes can be refunded.

Will I lose my social benefits/pension if I refund my taxes?

Receiving a tax refund does not affect your future eligibility for social benefits. Regardless of whether you received a tax refund, you still retain the right to work abroad, receive a pension, and access other social benefits.

Can I get a tax refund if I only worked for a few months?

You can apply for a tax refund even if you worked for only a few months (temporary or seasonal employment contract).

How will I receive my refunded money?

You will receive the money into the bank account you provided when registering for the tax refund. An invoice will be issued for the services provided.

Is it mandatory to file tax declarations if I worked in Sweden?

Individuals working under the standard tax system must ensure that their annual income tax declaration is submitted and approved by the Swedish tax authorities by May. Failure to approve the declaration may result in a fine imposed by the tax authorities, ranging from 1,250 to 3,750 SEK, depending on the circumstances.

What should I do if I do not have all the necessary documents?

The tax refund procedure can be initiated even if you do not have all the necessary documents. Contact us, and we will assist you in gathering the missing documents.

How long does the tax refund process take?

Once all the necessary documents are received, the process typically takes 3 to 12 months. However, depending on the individual situation, this period may be longer.

What are the service fees?

16% of the refunded tax amount, but not less than 890 SEK.

Do I have to pay for your services if there is no refund available?

It's completely free to contact us and submit an application, we will inform you about the refundable or payable amount. If there is a refund due the service fee is only charged once the process has been completed.

For which years can I get a refund of overpaid taxes?

In Sweden, you can reclaim overpaid taxes for the previous four years. This means 2026 you can submit a tax return for 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025. It is important to note that if the declaration is not submitted on time, you may lose the opportunity to recover overpaid amounts for older periods. We accept documents for 2022 until 01.03.2026, so we recommend submitting them as soon as possible to ensure a timely process.

What is a tax refund and Tax Declaration?

An individual who has worked in Sweden, earned income, and paid taxes is obligated to submit an annual income tax declaration. Income tax declaration reflects the income earned, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. Once the tax authorities process the income tax declaration, they make a decision regarding the amount of refund.

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