Both EU and non-EU companies doing business in Sweden are required to register for VAT in this country. The main difference between them is that for the latter enterprises it is also necessary to appoint a fiscal representative.
Below, we present the main requirements associated with having a fiscal representative in Sweden and who can offer such a service. If you are considering setting up a business here, you can first rely on our Swedish lawyers for guidance with the registration.
Designating a tax representative in Sweden is required by law. This is applicable to any non-EU-based business that conducts transactions that are subject to Swedish taxation, including:
The Swedish Tax Administration penalizes businesses that do not designate a tax agent.
If you are not sure if you need to appoint a fiscal representative, feel free to address our law firm in Sweden for advice.
Both a Swedish accountant and accounting firm can act as a fiscal representative for non-EU enterprises. The designated agent will act as a representative before the regional VAT authorities.
The main aspect to consider is that the Swedish fiscal representative bears the responsibility of completing all VAT-related duties.
You can also rely on our local accountant for tax representation services in Sweden.
It is not necessary for businesses located in EU states to designate a VAT representative. However, they may designate such an agent to handle the tax requirements on their behalf in order to ease their interactions with the local tax authorities.
Feel free to address our lawyers in Sweden for guidance and tailored solutions, no matter if you own an EU or non-EU company.
These are the main responsibilities of a fiscal representative in Sweden:
The obligations of a tax representative are essentially the same, even if the company is an EU or a non-EU one.
Do not hesitate to request the support of our Swedish lawyers if you have unclarities related to fiscal representation.
Here are the main aspects to consider when it comes to filing VAT statements in Sweden:
Feel free to contact us if you need fiscal representation services in Sweden.