Background & Purpose

Russia previously chose on its own to pause parts of the tax agreement that existed between Sweden and Russia. This created an unfair imbalance, leading the Swedish government to take action.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed that Sweden should completely stop using the tax agreement rather than keeping a broken one. The proposal aims to ensure that the entire agreement is paused indefinitely.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal to completely cancel the law concerning the tax agreement with Russia.

Does this affect you?

  • Individuals with income across borders: People who have financial ties or receive income from both Sweden and Russia will face new tax rules since the double taxation treaty is no longer applied.
  • Companies trading with Russia: Businesses operating in both countries will no longer benefit from the specific tax protections and rules outlined in the old treaty.

In Practice

  • Sweden completely stops applying the tax treaty with Russia.
  • The tax agreement is suspended in its entirety for an indefinite period.
  • The exact date when the cancellation takes full effect will be decided by the government.