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VAT rate
6% VAT – what applies to freelancers?
For freelancers who invoice through WorkNode without their own company.
6%
Copyright, passenger transport, books and some sports services. Food is at 6% from 1 April 2026.
Source: Swedish Tax Agency: VAT rates and exemptions (in Swedish)
Examples
- Licensing or transfer of copyright, e.g. texts, songs and illustrations
- Passenger transport in Sweden, e.g. taxi
- Books, newspapers and sheet music
- Admission to concerts and performances (the organiser’s ticket)
- Some sports services