Getting started
Arriving to work
Confirm your start with the employer, make sure your salary tax is set up correctly (A-tax or SINK), and read your contract before you sign.
With your employer
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Your salary tax
| Your situation | Tax route |
|---|---|
| Staying a year or more | You are registered and get a personnummer; tax is deducted by the normal tax table |
| Staying at least six months but not registered | Submit an A-tax notification yourself every calendar year |
| Staying less than six months | SINK: a final 22.5% tax with no deductions — you or your employer applies |
Official sources
Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.