1. Ensure your Work permit

Note: You do not need to apply for a work permit if you are a citizen of an EU country.

Firstly, to work legally in Sweden, you will need a valid work permit. The process of obtaining a work permit can vary depending on your nationality and the type of work you will be doing. We recommend that you visit the Swedish Migration Agency’s website for more information on how to apply for a work permit.

2. Apply for a Swedish Coordination number

If you don’t have a Swedish social security number or a coordination number, then you will need to obtain a Swedish coordination number. Coordination numbers are a way of identifying individuals who need to interact with Swedish public authorities or other parts of Swedish society but have never been listed in the Swedish Population Register. Coordination numbers are structured in a similar way to 10-digit personal identity numbers.

The Swedish Tax Agency is the public authority that reaches decisions about coordination numbers and issues them. Please note that salaries cannot be processed until you have obtained a Swedish Coordination number.

It can sometimes take a long time – up to eight weeks – for the Swedish Tax Agency to process these applications. In order to ensure that you can receive your salary as soon as possible, it is important to apply for coordination number in good time.

Disclaimer: If you move to Sweden and intend to live here for 12 months or more, you should register as a resident at the nearest office of the Swedish Tax Agency. Then you will instead receive a unique 10-digit personal identification number.

You’ll find the application here.

When you register for tax you apply for a coordination number in the same application (please see instructions below)

After submitting your online application, you must visit the Tax Office to identify yourself in person. This step only needs to be done once, ideally during the first week of your assignment in Sweden.

Please book an appointment at your closest tax office by clicking [https://ssc.nemoq.se/booking/booking/index/ssc].
Remember to bring your passport, a copy (digital or physical) of your employment contract, and a receipt of your submitted online tax application.

Important: A coordination number WILL NOT be issued without completing this step.

Please report once completed to your Cool Company contact person.

3. Work Environment

No matter where you work, your work environment plays a key role in your safety and well-being. That’s why it’s important to understand your rights and responsibilities – as well as the shared responsibility between you, Cool Company as your employer, and the company where you perform your assignment. By staying informed, we can create a safe and sustainable work experience together. Read more about how we approach work environment matters and what you need to keep in mind.

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4. Taxation

If you live in another country and work in Sweden, you are subject to regular taxation in Sweden for income from work. Regular income tax in Sweden, is on an average rate of 30%. Cool Company Skandinavien AB can not be used in order for you to avoid paying taxes in Sweden.

While we are happy to provide general information about working and living in Sweden, we regret to inform you that we are unable to offer specific taxation advice. This is due to regulatory rules in Sweden that prohibit us from providing such advice without proper licensing and authorization.