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Hire employees in Sweden with an Employer of Record

Sweden has no statutory minimum wage — pay is set through collective bargaining agreements. The workforce is highly skilled and English-fluent, especially in tech. Expand EOR makes it possible to hire in Sweden compliantly — without setting up a local entity. Contracts, payroll, taxes, and benefits — all handled.

Starting from$299/ employee / month

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High English fluency
Strong tech & startup scene
Collective agreement-based pay

Employment overview in Sweden

Hiring in Sweden requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With Expand EOR, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Sweden without setting up your own subsidiary.

The local currency is SEK and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Swedish / English, and contracts must comply with Sweden employment law.

Key employment laws in Sweden

  • Working hours
    40 hrs/week
  • Probation period
    Up to 6 months
  • Notice period
    1–6 months (tenure)
  • Paid annual leave
    25 days
  • Public holidays
    11
  • Minimum wage
    Set by collective agreements

Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Sweden

Payroll in Sweden runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.

Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~31.42% on top of gross. Expand EOR handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.

Estimated cost of hiring in Sweden

Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~31.42% on top of gross) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.

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Why use an EOR in Sweden?

  • Hire in Sweden in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
  • Stay 100% compliant with Sweden employment, tax, and labour law.
  • Pay employees in SEK on time, every cycle.
  • Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
  • Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.

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