Sweden VAT calculator
The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%, with reduced rates of 12% and 6%. Rates checked on 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
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Sweden VAT rates
| Rate | Type | Typically applies to |
|---|---|---|
| 25% | standard | Everything not listed for another rate |
| 12% | reduced | Hotels, restaurant dining, minor repairs, art |
| 6% | reduced | Food (temporary), books, newspapers, transport, admissions |
Rates as TEDB lists them for 2026-07-01, its latest snapshot on the day we checked. Food VAT temporarily cut 12% -> 6% from 2026-04-01 to 2027-12-31 per Skatteverket; restaurant dining stays 12%.
Source: https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/tedb/#/vat-search · https://www.skatteverket.se/omoss/pressochmedia/nyheter/2026/nyheter/livsmedelsmomsensankstill6procent.5.70685bee19c85dd5dd0a3f.html. Last checked 21 October 2026. Rates cover the categories most businesses invoice; the source lists every item.
Sweden VAT numbers look like SE999999999999. Check a VAT number
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- What is the VAT rate in Sweden?
- The standard VAT rate in Sweden is 25%. Sweden also applies 12% (hotels, restaurant dining, minor repairs, art); 6% (food (temporary), books, newspapers, transport, admissions). Checked 21 October 2026 against European Commission, Taxes in Europe Database (TEDB).
- How do I calculate VAT in Sweden?
- To add it, multiply the net amount by 1.25: 100.00 SEK net becomes 125.00 SEK gross. To take it out, divide the gross amount by 1.25.
- What does a Sweden VAT number look like?
- It starts with SE, for example SE999999999999. You can check one with the free VAT number checker.