Invoicing in Sweden

How to invoice in Sweden

VAT number, F-skatt, 25% moms, IBAN, Bankgiro and Swish. The fields a Swedish invoice needs, in plain English — no US-style template forced on you.

The shape of a Swedish invoice

Skatteverket (the Swedish Tax Agency) sets out what an invoice must contain. Roughly:

  • A sequential invoice number and the date of issue
  • Your name, address and VAT number (momsregistreringsnummer)
  • A note that you hold F-skatt approval (godkänd för F-skatt)
  • The customer's name and address (and VAT number for B2B and reverse-charge supplies)
  • The quantity and nature of the goods or services, and the date of supply if different
  • The moms rate and amount, the net amount, and the gross total in SEK

For the authoritative current rules, see Skatteverket.

The Sweden-specific fields JupiterInvoice handles

VAT number, F-skatt, and 25% moms

Add your VAT number to your sender profile once and it appears on every invoice. Add an F-skatt note so your client knows you handle your own tax and social contributions. The tax label defaults to moms at 25%; set 12% or 6% per line where they apply.

SEK, IBAN and Bankgiro

Bank details support the Swedish IBAN and a Bankgiro/Plusgiro number with a payment reference, so your client can pay the way Swedish AP teams expect. Click-to-copy to avoid a mistyped number.

Swish, and international

Add a Swish number for instant local pay, the IBAN or Bankgiro for standard transfer, and SWIFT for clients outside Sweden. Whatever rail your client uses, the details are on the invoice.

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The bits that actually slow Swedish invoices down

The format is well-defined. The friction is everything around it.

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Leaving off the F-skatt note

If your invoice does not state that you are approved for F-skatt, a cautious client may withhold tax or hesitate to pay, because the liability could fall on them. JupiterInvoice carries the F-skatt note on your sender profile so it is always there.

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The reverse charge for EU clients

For B2B supplies to a VAT-registered business elsewhere in the EU you generally charge 0% moms and the customer accounts for the VAT. The invoice must show both VAT numbers and a reverse-charge note. JupiterInvoice supports a 0% line with that wording.

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PO numbers and references from larger clients

Bigger companies and the public sector want a PO or reference on the invoice before AP will pay. JupiterInvoice lets your client add it directly without you reissuing the document.

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Enskild firma vs aktiebolag

Clients sometimes mix up whether they are paying your sole trader business or your AB. JupiterInvoice carries multiple sender profiles so you invoice as the right entity each time.

Swedish invoicing FAQ

Do I need to be registered for moms to send an invoice?
You must register for moms (VAT) once your taxable turnover passes the threshold, which rose to SEK 120,000 a year from 1 January 2025. Below that you can stay unregistered and charge no moms. Most businesses also register for F-skatt, which signals that you handle your own tax.
What is F-skatt and why does it matter on the invoice?
F-skatt (F-tax) approval means you are responsible for paying your own income tax and social contributions. Stating 'godkänd för F-skatt' on the invoice tells the client they do not need to withhold anything — without it, a client may be liable to deduct tax from your payment.
What moms rate should I charge?
The standard rate is 25%. Reduced rates of 12% (food, hotels) and 6% (books, transport, cultural events) apply to specific categories, and 0% or reverse-charge applies to exports and most intra-EU B2B. JupiterInvoice lets you set the rate per line.
How does the reverse charge work for EU clients?
For B2B supplies to a VAT-registered business in another EU country, you generally charge 0% moms and the customer accounts for the VAT. The invoice must show both VAT numbers and a reverse-charge note. JupiterInvoice supports a 0% line with that wording.
Can I invoice a Swedish client in another currency?
Yes, though domestic invoices are usually in SEK. For moms purposes the tax amount generally still needs to be shown in kronor. JupiterInvoice supports multi-currency invoices and a historical FX rate by invoice date.
How long do I have to keep my invoices?
Swedish bookkeeping rules generally require accounting records, including invoices, to be retained for seven years. JupiterInvoice retains every version of every invoice indefinitely.

A note on what this is. This page is a plain-English orientation to invoicing in Sweden, not tax advice. The authoritative source for current rules is Skatteverket. For anything that materially affects your tax position, talk to a Swedish accountant or revisor.

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