VAT rates in Sweden
| Rate | Type | Used for, among others |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | Standard | Most goods and services |
| 12% | Reduced | |
| 6% | Reduced | food until the end of 2027, books, newspapers and passenger transport |
Rates as of October 1, 2026. Zero rates and exemptions are not listed. Which rate applies depends on the exact product, so check with the tax authority of Sweden before you invoice.
Recent change: From April 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027, food is taxed at 6% instead of 12%.
The standard rate of 25% is the 3rd highest of the 30 European countries on this site, shared with 3 others. See the rates of every country to compare.
VAT on common amounts in Sweden
Net amounts in SEK with the VAT and the gross total at 25%, and the gross total at the reduced rates of 12% and 6%.
| Net | VAT 25% | Gross 25% | Gross 12% | Gross 6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEK 100.00 | SEK 25.00 | SEK 125.00 | SEK 112.00 | SEK 106.00 |
| SEK 200.00 | SEK 50.00 | SEK 250.00 | SEK 224.00 | SEK 212.00 |
| SEK 500.00 | SEK 125.00 | SEK 625.00 | SEK 560.00 | SEK 530.00 |
| SEK 1,000.00 | SEK 250.00 | SEK 1,250.00 | SEK 1,120.00 | SEK 1,060.00 |
| SEK 2,500.00 | SEK 625.00 | SEK 3,125.00 | SEK 2,800.00 | SEK 2,650.00 |
| SEK 5,000.00 | SEK 1,250.00 | SEK 6,250.00 | SEK 5,600.00 | SEK 5,300.00 |
| SEK 10,000.00 | SEK 2,500.00 | SEK 12,500.00 | SEK 11,200.00 | SEK 10,600.00 |
| SEK 50,000.00 | SEK 12,500.00 | SEK 62,500.00 | SEK 56,000.00 | SEK 53,000.00 |
Taking VAT out of a price in Sweden
Divide the gross price by 1 plus the rate. A price of SEK 1,250.00 including 25% VAT is SEK 1,250.00 ÷ 1.25 = SEK 1,000.00 net, so the VAT is SEK 250.00. Taking 25% off SEK 1,250.00 would give SEK 937.50, which is too low, because the VAT was charged on the net price.
Sweden compared with its neighbors
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Frequently asked questions
What is the VAT rate in Sweden?
The standard VAT rate is 25%. Reduced rates of 12% and 6% apply to certain goods and services. These are the rates as of October 1, 2026.
How do I remove 25% VAT from a price?
Divide the gross price by 1.25. For example, SEK 1,250.00 including VAT is SEK 1,000.00 before VAT, so the VAT is SEK 250.00.
What is VAT called in Sweden?
In Sweden, VAT is called moms (mervärdesskatt). On invoices it appears with the rate next to it, for example "25%", and the net amount, the tax and the gross total are listed separately.