Work & taxes

Side jobs and extra income

All income in Sweden is taxed — a second job, gig work or selling services. Check your permit allows it, and declare everything.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

The rules

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Your permit allows the work (students: 15 hours a week during semesters for new permits)How to do this
The employer paying the most uses the tax table; any other employer deducts a flat 30%. To avoid back tax, ask your main employer to deduct more
Selling your own services regularly may need F-tax or FA-taxHow to do this
Declare all income in your tax return
Avoid undeclared cash work — it gives you no insurance, pension or protection

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Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.

Work & taxes

All income in Sweden is taxed — a second job, gig work or selling services. Check your permit allows it, and declare everything.

Last checked 14 Oct 2026Official sources

0 of 5 done

Your permit allows the work (students: 15 hours a week during semesters for new permits)How to do this
The employer paying the most uses the tax table; any other employer deducts a flat 30%. To avoid back tax, ask your main employer to deduct more
Selling your own services regularly may need F-tax or FA-taxHow to do this
Declare all income in your tax return
Avoid undeclared cash work — it gives you no insurance, pension or protection

Your ticks are saved in this browser.

Rules and fees change. Always confirm on the official page before you apply or pay. Last checked 14 Oct 2026.