Swedish Expert Tax (Forskarskatt) Calculator
Calculate your net salary savings and assess your eligibility for Sweden's 2027 tax relief (forskarskatt) for foreign experts.
1. Mandatory Residency Condition
2. Remuneration & Criteria
3. Local Taxes
Select your Swedish municipality. Tax rates range from ~28.9% to ~35.2%.
Default is Sweden's 2026 national average of 32.38%.Enter your gross salary and residency details, then click Calculate Expert Tax Savings to view your potential tax relief and net income breakdown.
About Sweden's Expert Tax Relief (Forskarskatt)
The 25% Tax-Free Rule
If approved, 25% of your employment income is completely exempt from Swedish municipal and national income tax. Additionally, certain allowances (such as relocation costs, moving expenses, and international school fees paid by your employer) are also entirely tax-free.
Strict 3-Month Application Window
You must apply for the tax relief no later than 3 months after you begin working in Sweden. The application is submitted by you or your employer to the Taxation of Research Workers Board (Forskarskattenämnden). Late applications are strictly rejected.
7-Year Duration
Approved candidates can enjoy the 25% tax-free relief for up to 7 years (84 months) starting from their arrival date in Sweden. The applicant must have been a non-resident in Sweden for the preceding 5 years.
How the 2027 Rules Work:
- Salary Rule: If your monthly salary is SEK 119,200 or more (for 2027), you qualify for automatic approval, provided you meet the 5-year previous non-residency condition.
- Competence Rule: If your salary is below the threshold, you may still qualify if your role is a highly specialized expert, researcher, or key person, and your employer can prove the position is extremely difficult to recruit inside Sweden.