Skatteverket Answers For Starting Business

 Yousef, Skatteverket9:55:00 AM
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 Eva, Skatteverket2:03:20 PM
Jakub 14:01:28 Hello! I have a question regarding aktiebolag: can aktiebolag start
its business activity before it is F-tax registered? ANSWER: once an AB is registred
at Bolagsverket, it can start its business.
 Karin, Skatteverket2:04:43 PM
Lisa14:00:46 hi Lisa from Blekinge! I am an creative / author and photographer

and I want to open an enskild firma. for i think an AB makes no sense of me?
ANSWER: Skatteverket can not give you an advice what is best for you. However,
hopefully this webbinar will give you the aswer.
 Pia, Skatteverket2:04:48 PM
Rudy14:02:21 (enskild firma) Can you confirm that the Sole Trader selling
business consulting services to a company in Canada should NOT include VAT in
the invoice and should NOT include VAT in the VAT return ? ANSWER - Today we
answer questions about register your business. If you have questions regarding
VAT you are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business in Sweden part 3 –
managing VAT.
https://www.skatteverket.se/foretag/drivaforetag/webbseminarier.4.18e1b10334e
be8bc80001513.html
Rudy14:05:11 (enskild firma) For claiming a computer purchase expense,

considering that the computer will be used 100% for professional purpose, shall
we claim as an expense the full price including the VAT or excluding the VAT or a
fraction of the price related to the expected lifespan in the F-report. In parallel,
shall we also report the VAT portion in the VAT-report ? ANSWER - Today we
answer questions about register your business. If you have questions regarding
VAT you are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business in Sweden part 3 –
managing VAT.
be8bc80001513.html
Sathish Sathiya14:07:25 Can a Sole trader company employ additional people?

Answer – Yes, but you can not employ yourself when you are a sole trader.
Jakub14:05:53 By being registered in Bolagsverket you mean F-tax registration? ;-

) ANSWER: You register for F-tax at Skatteverket. If you intend to operate as a
sole trader, you are not required to register your company with the Swedish
Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket). However, registration does protect
the company name. If you do not register, someone else might register a
company with the same name.
Momo14:07:56 Is it possible to change from sole trader to limited after having

started the company? ANSWER – Yes, that is possible.
VD 14:05:28 [sole trader] if I use a home office to run my business, can I claim any
tax deduction based on a portion of my rent? In other words, can I include part of
my rent as operational expenses? If so, how much? ANSWER: that depends on
what kind of business you run. If you run sole trade you can deduct 4 000 kr a
year if you live in i flat and 2 000 kr if you live in a house. You must work 800
hours from home. If you run a Ltd there must be a need for the company to use
your living space. If so, you will have to write a contract between you and your
company stating how much you will pay, how many sqm the company rents from
you. You will be taxed for the rent.
Rudy14:08:58 (enskild firma) For registering we shall use the SKV 4620 and bring
a filled copy to a Skatteverket office ? And what is the standard lead-time for
being registered ? ANSWER: The best is to register at verskamt.se. If you don´t
have an electronic ID you may send in the form SKV 4620 by regular mail.
Depending if we have any questions or need to look closer at you application it
will take longer. So the answer is somewhere between 3-12 weeks.
Sergii14:09:02 If I drive a limited company and all profits are paid out as a salary,
do I need to pay any preliminary tax? Can I specify "0" as expected income during
company registration? ANSWER – You can have 0 as expected income, and in
that case you don´t need to pay income tax.
fayaz 14:09:40 Can I come to Sweden on a Job seeker visa and buy a Franchise
business under sole trader? ANSWER: I advice you to contact the swedish
migration board. See the attached link, https://www.migrationsverket.se/
• Rudy14:10:08 (enskild firma) What if the SNI-kod does not fit perfectly to the
service I offer ? ANSWER – Then you chose the code that´s closest to your service.
Lisa 14:10:59 how do artists with no regualar monthly income normaly register in
sweden ANSWER: most likely as a sole trader but the choice is up to you.
Rudy 14:13:12 (enskild firma) France is not registered so I can log in Verksamt.se,
correct ? So only paper registration will work ? ANSWER: that is correct you will
have to file your application on paper.
fayaz14:12:08 Can I buy a Franchise after coming to India with a startup visa?
ANSWER – The rules that apply in India is hard for us to answer, I suggest that
you contact the Indian tax authority.
CBG14:09:49 If I register and limited company and have no income for years. Do I
have to pay certain amount of money regularly to government. And If I shut
down the company is 25.000 kronor will be lost ? ANSWER: A limited company
pays tax on its profits. The 25 000 as starting capial is the cost for your shares.
You can read more about closing down at verksamt.se.
https://www.verksamt.se/web/international/closing-down
Lucas14:13:54 If I'm planning to start my aktibolag, should all my partners be
Swedish? ANSWER – The aktiebolag needs to have at least one person that is
service able in Sweden.
 Ann, Skatteverket2:22:48 PM
CBG14:05:01 (Enskild firms)How can I calculate the net income after taxes, social
security contributions etc. Is there an easy way to calculate this or estimate
roughly. Let’s say I have a contract as software developer for a year which I will
receive 1 M kronor how much should I expect to pay taxes, insurance, social
security contributions etc. ANSWER It is not something we can calculate for you.
You can go to verksamt.se and read about making a budget for your company
and on the Swedish Tax Administration's website the various taxes are listed, but
it is not possible to say what you have to pay in tax, you have to go in and make
a preliminary tax calculation from your own numbers.
Sergii 14:13:30 I plan to open a limited company on my own, and I feel that there
is so much to learn - it seems that it may take me several months to get all
information necessary to understand the required procedures, taxes, forms,
reporting, etc. Can I just open my firm already to kick of the process, without any
profits, while I am figuring out the rest, or would you recommend that I learn
everything before I start? ANSWER: it is adviceble to learn about how to run a
business before you start. You can not start a business if you don't know the
basics.
George114:16:32 I heard there is an option for small business creators and for
small business are exempt from taxes in the first 2 years is it true ? ANSWER: I am
not sure what you mean. We have no exempt from taxes in Sweden.
Rudy 14:19:59 [sole trader] can we claim as an expense a computer purchased

before the official sole trader official registration date ? ANSWER: you can claim
the cost for the computer the start year and the year before. You can not claim
VAT.
Roshan14:19:11 How we can decide tax on our profit.Since we Don't know our
turnover ANSWER The only one who can make an estimate of that is you, none
other than you know how to run your business. So you have to do that, it's always
possible to change once you've started.
Roshan 14:20:05 Different between FA and F for sole trader? ANSWER: the FA-tax
is if you run a sole trade and at the same time have an employment. The F-tax is
if you only run a sole trade.
CBG14:19:28 Is there any calculator for these taxes F, FA ? ANSWER: You can use
the e-service Räkna ut din skatt att Skatteverket.se
https://www.skatteverket.se/privat/skatter/skattekontobetalaochfatillbaka/raknau
tdinskatt.4.309a41aa1672ad0c837436a.html
fayaz14:18:18 If I m coming as a foreigner to start a business in Sweden that I

should show minimum 200000 SEK as bank balance. Shall I show a bank balance
of a sponcer if available? ANSWER – That is a question for the population
registration. If you want to know more about that matter ,you can attend the
webbseminar New in Sweden.
https://www.skatteverket.se/foretag/drivaforetag/webbseminarier/regioner/webb
seminarierochtematraffar/webb20230216newinswedenthepopulationregisterand
basictaxinformationinenglish.5.1997e70d1848dabbac912a0.html
Maksim Ivanov14:21:15 [Limited Company] If a register a limited company and

have no income for months, can I pay myself 0 SEK as a salary? ANSWER: Yes, you
can.
Jakub14:21:15 Aktiebolag is able to start its business activity as soon as it is

registered in Swedish Company Register even if it is still waiting for F-tax
registration - am I right? ANSWER In order to be able to invoice, you should have
received your F tax registration
Sarah 14:20:15 Can I register for FA tax if I am employed at another company
with a Work Permit? ANSWER: if your work permit allows you to with other
employers you can apply for FA-tax. If your work permit is restricted you will have
to contact the swedish migration board. See the attached link;
https://www.migrationsverket.se/
Elisa14:24:00 [sole traider] do I need still a solvency certificate if I apply for FA

tax? I came to Sweden last January ANSWER: If you have lived in Sweden for less
than two years, we will need to receive confirmation that you have reported and
paid taxes in your previous country of residence. You must therefore attach a
solvency certificate, “skuldfrihetsintyg” in Swedish, showing that you have no tax
debts in that country.
VD14:21:57 [sole trader] can you clarify the implications of FA status: Does the
company where I'm employed at have different responsibilities than what it
already has today? Does my employer now need to add my business' revenue to
preliminary taxes? ANSWER – No your FA-tax doesn´t get your employer any
extra responsibilities.
Lisa 14:24:57 preliminary tax: when you just start as a sole trader and have no
income the first few month because you start? ANSWER: you can apply for a
delay of 3 months.
Elisabeth 14:26:52 (sole trader), Can a sole trader with F-tax approval apply for
FA-tax later on if circumstances changes? ANSWER: yes, you can always send us a
new application.
Lucas 14:25:51 How do I calculate the amount to start with?If the aktibolag
should start with minimum 25k sek as the 100% shares.
Lucas 14:27:11 Is it possible to be employed by a company? As sole trader to -
let's say- act in TV commercials? And having an aktibolag to produce events?
ANSWER: yes that is possible.
Sathish Sathiya14:24:22 After applying for FA tax, If there is a loss in a sole trader
company, can i claim tax returns from the A tax paid already paid by my
employer? ANSWER You may make a new preliminary declaration and then
request a refund of the preliminary tax paid.
Sathish Sathiya 14:29:05 For Sole trader , how to calculate "Deduction for social
security contribution", is it a fixed amount, or calculated? ANSWER: the amounts
are fixed and in most cases the percentage is 25%.
Crista 14:29:40 I have two business ideas that do not overlap, should I make two
sole-traders? ANSWER: you can never have more than one sole trade but you can
have different bransches.
Hanna14:29:02 can I use my personal bank account as a business account for

payment? ANSWER – The Tax Agency have no legislation that says that you can´t
use the your personal bank account, but it can be easier to keep track on your
business with a separate account.
Hanna14:25:20 Can company facilities expenses such as laptop be counted inside

25000sek initial investment for a limited company? ANSWER: You can use the
share capital to purchase assets which remain in the company. However, a laptop
is normally not an asset which will remain.
Palak 14:30:39 Is it okay to buy a franchise under start up visa ANSWER: that is
not a question for Skatteverket.
Lisa14:32:13 do i need a company bank account before registration? ANSWER –
No, that is not necessary, but it can be easier to keep track on your business with
a separate account.
Alex Bock14:29:32 [Limited Company] Are there any things to consider regarding
employer contributions when being employed by one's own AB while
simultaneously working for another company? ANSWER Make sure you pay the
correct preliminary tax, Calculate how much tax you should deduct on your salary
income, so that it is correct as we have progressive tax.
NinaP 14:33:28 Solo Trader. Before starting a business, when I'm not sure if I'll
have enough clients, if it possible to try photographing like hobby? How much I
can earn maximum per year as a hobby and not paying tax? Because I've heard
it's possible. Thanks! ANSWER: that is not possible, if you run a hobby and have
income you will have to pay tax on that income.
Hanna14:33:07 if I bought office material in January can I register the costs when
the sole company is registered? ANSWER: You can deduct cost for your business
you have during the starting year and the year before.
fayaz 14:34:44 If I buy a Franchise in Sweden, Can I buy as a sole trader?

ANSWER: that is not a question for Skatteverket it is up to the Franchiser.
VD14:33:51 [sole trader] do I still need to register for VAT if my business is not
VAT-liable? For example, if I'm rendering services exclusively to non-EU countries
ANSWER Today we answer questions about register your business. If you have
questions regarding VAT you are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business
in Sweden part 3 – managing VAT.
be8bc80001513.html
Lisa14:33:36 is it better to wait with registration until i have the first real
customer? ANSWER – It can be easy to have a registration when you get your first
customer, especially if you sell services, than it is easier to send out invoices for
example.
Hanna 14:36:36 in sole trade, can I have costumer outside Sweden? ANSWER: yes
you can have costumers all over the world.
Eider14:34:26 [sole trader] how do I know if the services I offer are VAT-liable?
ANSWER Today we answer questions about register your business. If you have
questions regarding VAT you are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business
in Sweden part 3 – managing VAT.
be8bc80001513.html
Palak14:37:06 For applying startup visa, I need to show 200,000 SEK while
applying itself?? If I don't have 200,000 SEK then can I show a sponsorship by
someone else who has? ANSWER - – That is a question for the population
registration. If you want to know more about that matter ,you can attend the
webbseminar New in Sweden.
https://www.skatteverket.se/foretag/drivaforetag/webbseminarier/regioner/webb
seminarierochtematraffar/webb20230216newinswedenthepopulationregisterand
basictaxinformationinenglish.5.1997e70d1848dabbac912a0.html
Peter14:34:38 If I make investments now (in The Netherlands) can I deduct VAT in
the future after I registrer a company (that is liable for VAT)? And is this different
for investments done in Sweden, but before our company is registered? ANSWER
Today we answer questions about register your business. If you have questions
regarding VAT you are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business in
Sweden part 3 – managing VAT.
be8bc80001513.html
Lisa14:36:04 is there anything to consider with tax if i have not only swedish
costumers but also from germany? ANSWER: Not when it comes to income tax.
However, there might be special rules regarding the VAT. Today we answer
questions about register your business. If you have questions regarding VAT you
are welcome to join the seminar Starting a business in Sweden part 3 – managing
VAT.
be8bc80001513.html
Sathish Sathiya 14:37:55 As a sole trader, i plan to use freelancers from other
country, Do i still need to pay swedish taxes for freelancers, or count it as an
expense to the company? ANSWER: if the freelancers run their own business and
invoice you that will be a cost in your business. If not you will have to register as
an employer in the contry/ies were the freelancers live.
Maksim Ivanov14:39:13 [Limited Company] If I run a limited company and pay

myself 0 SEK, do I need to pay employer contribution and social security
contribution? ANSWER – No in that case you don´t need to pay social security
contributions, unless you have another person employed.

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 Yousef, Skatteverket9:55:00 AM

In this tab (labelled “Skatteverket’s answers”), we will respond to questions

Lisa14:00:46 hi Lisa from Blekinge! I am an creative / author and photographer

Rudy14:05:11 (enskild firma) For claiming a computer purchase expense,

Sathish Sathiya14:07:25 Can a Sole trader company employ additional people?

Jakub14:05:53 By being registered in Bolagsverket you mean F-tax registration? ;-

Momo14:07:56 Is it possible to change from sole trader to limited after having

Rudy 14:19:59 [sole trader] can we claim as an expense a computer purchased

fayaz14:18:18 If I m coming as a foreigner to start a business in Sweden that I

Maksim Ivanov14:21:15 [Limited Company] If a register a limited company and

Jakub14:21:15 Aktiebolag is able to start its business activity as soon as it is

Elisa14:24:00 [sole traider] do I need still a solvency certificate if I apply for FA

Hanna14:29:02 can I use my personal bank account as a business account for

Hanna14:25:20 Can company facilities expenses such as laptop be counted inside

fayaz 14:34:44 If I buy a Franchise in Sweden, Can I buy as a sole trader?

Maksim Ivanov14:39:13 [Limited Company] If I run a limited company and pay

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