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Starting a New Job

What you need to do when starting employment in Sweden: tax, social insurance, and more.

6 Steps Estimated Time: 1-2 weeks

Agencies involved in this guide:

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Important

Review and sign your employment contract. It should include salary, working hours, benefits, and notice period.

💼Swedish Public Employment Service

🔐 BankID

Your employer needs your tax information. Check your tax table at Skatteverket.

🏛️Swedish Tax Agency

Give your employer your bank account details for salary payments.

🔐BankID

Unions are common in Sweden and offer legal support, salary negotiation, and unemployment insurance (a-kassa).

💼Swedish Public Employment Service

Important🔐 BankID

Join an a-kassa to qualify for unemployment benefits if you lose your job. You need 12 months of membership.

💼Swedish Public Employment Service

🔐 BankID

Your employer contributes to your pension automatically. Check minPension.se for an overview.

👴Swedish Pensions Agency

Complete guide for newcomers: get registered, obtain ID, open bank account, and more.

Steps to take when you lose your job: register for unemployment, apply for benefits, and find new work.

This guide provides general information. For specific questions, contact the relevant agency directly. Most agencies have English-speaking support.

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