Background & Purpose

Boat owners currently have to pay a stamp tax to the state when taking out a mortgage on a ship, which creates high costs for the Swedish shipping sector and risks pushing vessels to register abroad.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government proposal to completely remove the stamp tax on ship mortgages.

Does this affect you?

  • Shipping companies: Lower financial costs when taking out mortgages on ships registered in Sweden.
  • Maritime employees: Better job security and competence supply as the industry's competitiveness improves.

In Practice

  • The stamp tax for ship mortgages is completely removed.
  • Ship owners can mortgage their ships without paying this specific tax to the state.
  • The change aims to keep ships registered in Sweden and boost employment within the maritime sector.