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Work & Career in Sweden

Work permits, employment contracts, freelancing as F-skatt, salary expectations, and job hunting in Sweden.

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Minimum Wage in Sweden 2026: No Legal Minimum, What Applies

Sweden has no statutory minimum wage. How collective agreements set pay floors, 2026 agreed minimums by sector, and the SEK 34,470 work-permit salary rule.

7 min·Sept 2026

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Remote Work in Sweden as an Expat: Tax Rules, Visa Options

Everything expats need to know about working remotely in Sweden — tax residency rules, the 183-day threshold, employer obligations, coworking spaces

9 min·Sept 2026

Work & Career

Sweden Work Permit Rules 2026: New Salary Threshold

Sweden's work permit rules from 1 June 2026: SEK 34,470/month salary floor, SEK 28,725 for exempt jobs and groups, health insurance and employer checks.

10 min·Oct 2026

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A-kassa: Unemployment Insurance in Sweden Explained

A-kassa is Sweden's unemployment insurance. Learn which fund to join, the fee, the work and membership conditions, benefit levels, and how to claim.

6 min·Jun 2026

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Starting a Business in Sweden as a Foreigner

Start a business in Sweden as a foreigner: enskild firma vs aktiebolag, F-skatt, moms registration, and the self-employment residence permit explained.

6 min·Jun 2026

Work & Career

Employment Contracts in Sweden: What Expats Need to Know

Swedish employment contract types (tillsvidare vs visstid), mandatory terms, probationary period rules, notice periods, and your rights under LAS explained.

8 min·Jun 2026

Work & Career

Freelancing in Sweden: F-skatt, VAT & Self-Employment

How to register as self-employed in Sweden, get your F-skatt certificate, register for VAT (moms), invoice clients, and pay tax as a freelancer or sole trader.

9 min·Sept 2026

Work & Career

Job Hunting in Sweden as a Foreigner: Complete Guide (2026)

How to find a job in Sweden as an expat — Arbetsförmedlingen, LinkedIn, work permit rules including the 2026 salary requirement, and Swedish CV format.

14 min·Oct 2026

Work & Career

Swedish Work Culture: What Every Expat Needs to Know

Fika, flat hierarchies, consensus meetings, parental leave and vacation norms in Swedish workplaces. A practical guide for expats starting work in Sweden.

7 min·Jun 2026

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