Background & Purpose

During the general proposal period in autumn 2025, various political parties submitted suggestions to change rules regarding social fees, which are used to fund the Swedish social security system.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament voted against all sixteen proposals, meaning that no changes will be made to the current rules for social fees.

Does this affect you?

  • Employers and business owners: Continue to pay standard employer contributions without any reductions or new exemptions.
  • Self-employed individuals: Must continue paying regular self-employment fees according to existing rules.

In Practice

  • Companies continue to pay standard employer contributions just as before.
  • Self-employed individuals keep paying their regular self-employment fees without any exceptions.
  • No new exemptions from fee requirements will be introduced.
  • The funding system for Swedish social security remains completely unchanged.