Background & Purpose

Proposals were submitted to cut employer social security fees and create tax relief for non-profit outdoor organizations. Proponents wanted to make it cheaper to hire staff and run voluntary activities.

Proposals & Debate

During 2024, opposition members submitted ten different proposals demanding lower social fees and tax exemptions. The parliamentary committee advised voting no to all of them, referring to ongoing government reviews on tax policy.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted down all ten opposition proposals. As a result, rules and rates for social security fees remain exactly as they are today.

Does this affect you?

  • Swedish business owners: Must continue paying current employer social security rates on employee wages.
  • Outdoor non-profit organizations: Will not receive special exemptions from paying social security fees for staff or guides.

In Practice

  • Employers will continue paying current standard rates for social security contributions.
  • Outdoor non-profit groups receive no new fee reductions or exemptions.
  • No new tax legislation or guidelines will be introduced from these proposals.
  • Government authorities will continue analyzing tax structures in ongoing evaluations.