VAT by profession

VAT without a company: Musician

For freelancers who invoice through WorkNode.

When you invoice a gig through WorkNode, WorkNode is the one selling the performance. That means 25% VAT, even though an artist invoicing on their own would have been exempt.

VAT rate per service

Service	VAT
Gig, concert or performanceThe VAT exemption only applies when the artist sells the performance themselves, or through their own company over which they have a controlling influence. WorkNode is not such a company.	25%
Copyright in songs, e.g. licence or transfer	6%
Music lessons and courses	25%
Studio recording as a service	25%

Source: Swedish Tax Agency: VAT rates and exemptions (in Swedish)

Good to know

If the client sells tickets to the concert, they charge 6% on the tickets. That does not affect your invoice.