Expert tax relief (expertskatt)
A quarter of your Swedish salary tax-free for seven years.
Record checked Oct 21, 2026 · official source not yet confirmed by our automated check
Summary
Foreign experts, researchers and key staff hired in Sweden get 25% of their pay exempt from income tax and social charges for up to seven years.
Dream spread
A quarter of your Swedish salary tax-free for seven years.
Relocation reality check
Apply to the Taxation of Research Workers Board no later than 3 months after starting work (late applications are refused); under the salary route pay must be at least SEK 88,801/month for work starting in 2026 (1.5x the price base amount; SEK 89,401 for 2027 starts); no habitual abode in Sweden in the prior 5 calendar years; Swedish citizens excluded.
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See Solo & Household plansCheck: Income of SEK 88,800/month
Minimum income of SEK 88,800 per month.
Check: Local job required
The program expects a job with an employer in Sweden — it is not a remote-work route.
Check: Family members not covered
Dependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
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Eligibility
Non-Swedish citizens employed by a Swedish employer (or foreign employer with a Swedish PE), staying at most 7 years, who qualify as expert/researcher/key person or earn above the threshold, with no habitual abode in Sweden in the 5 prior calendar years.
Conditions
The program's rules on record, blockers first. Confirm each on the official source.
Income of SEK 88,800/month
BlockerMinimum income of SEK 88,800 per month. Derived from the program's stated requirement — the official source sets how income is measured (gross or net, period, family add-ons).
Local job required
CautionThe program expects a job with an employer in Sweden — it is not a remote-work route.
Family members not covered
CautionDependants are not included in this program — each family member needs their own route.
Costs & money
The amounts & terms on record from the official source. USD figures are estimates.
- Income requirement
- 88,801 SEK per month≈ USD 8,989/month (approximate, as of 2026-10-21)
- Duration
- 84 months (about 7 years)
- Property purchase
- Not required
- Tax
- 25% of compensation exempt from income tax and social security charges; 7 years (from 2024); 2026 income route threshold SEK 88,800/month.
True cost to move
Upfront cash, reimbursements, and net position after approval — not headline incentive amounts.
- Flights & logistics$1,200
- Temporary housing (90 days)$2,400
Application roadmap
A practical sequence — adjust for your consulate and timeline.
1. Confirm official eligibility
Read the primary government source.
2. Gather income & employment proof
Bank statements, contracts, or tax records.
3. Book consulate / immigration appointment
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4. Prepare health coverage
Meet minimum coverage rules before arrival.
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Source trail
We could not fully confirm the key figures against the official source. Check it yourself before relying on them.
“"25 per cent of your salary ... is exempt from income tax"; 2026 starts: "monthly remuneration must be at least SEK 88 801"”
Primary official sourceLast checked Oct 21, 2026- Secondary referenceLast checked Oct 21, 2026
Rule changes
CasaSedora last checked the official source on 14 Nov 2026. Changes appear here once two independent automated checks agree on them, or a person confirms them.
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