Employment overview in Sweden
Hiring in Sweden requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, 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 hours40 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period1–6 months (tenure)
- Paid annual leave25 days
- Public holidays11
- Minimum wageSet 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. EOR World 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.
Get an exact quoteWhy 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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