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Sweden Workforce Solutions

Stockholm’s tech unicorn factory (Spotify, Klarna, King) runs on world-class engineering talent and collective agreements that set industry-wide terms. We manage ITP pension, social fees, and Swedish employment law.
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How It Works

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Recruitment Agency

Hire skilled Swedish professionals through our compliant, end-to-end recruitment.

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Employer of Record

Go to market in Sweden quickly—our EOR handles local employment requirements.

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PEO Services

Streamline Swedish workforce management—our PEO covers HR, benefits, and payroll.

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Payroll Outsourcing

Sweden payroll made simple—we process salaries, statutory filings, and benefits.

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Work Visa

Bring talent into Sweden compliantly with our full-service work visa assistance.

Essential Guides & Insights

Doing Business in Sweden

Doing business in Sweden requires understanding its economy, tax system, and regulations. This guide covers key insights, benefits, expansion options, and business opportunities to help you navigate the market successfully.

Average Salary in Sweden

The average salary in Sweden depends on industry, experience, and location — compare wages by profession, global benchmarks, and top outsourced industries.

Minimum Wage in Sweden

Minimum wage policies in Sweden help ensure fair pay, whether set by law, collective agreements, or industry standards. Rates may vary by region, role, or sector. Global employers must understand when and how these rules apply to stay compliant.

Employee Benefits in Sweden

Employee benefits in Sweden follow the Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Försäkringskassan) and national collective agreements, covering pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, and parental benefits — understand mandatory contributions and additional benefits to stay compliant and competitive.

Probation Period in Sweden

The probation period in Sweden is a contractually agreed phase at the start of employment, subject to local labor law. Learn how probation terms are applied, what legal considerations exist, and how they affect both employer and employee obligations.

Payroll Tax in Sweden

Understanding tax obligations is key to compliant hiring — payroll taxes in Sweden cover mandatory employer and employee contributions, including social security, pensions, and other statutory benefits. Learn how tax rates, deductions, and regulations affect your payroll.

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