Relocating to Sweden
Välkommen till Sverige!
On this page, we will give you some basic understanding of what is required to start working and living in Gothenburg, Sweden.
What to think of
Before arrival
Prepare
The Swedish organization called International House Gothenburg has an amazing website that will help you with most of the questions related to relocating to Gothenburg: Welcome to Move to Gothenburg! | Move to Gothenburg
Below you find the requirements to start working with Lynk & Co when you arrive.
1. WORK PERMIT. If you are not a citizen of any of the countries in the European Union, you need to have a valid work permit to work in Sweden. If you relocate to a job, we hired you for outside of the EU, we'll help you with this.
2. HOUSING. Place to live, with the possibility to register at the address.
3. MAKE APPOINTMENTS with the Swedish tax office (Skatteverket), Swedish Social Insurance Agency (Forsekringskassan), and a Swedish Bank.(see more info in other columns).
Please make sure to have these appointments as soon as you arrive.
More info here: Register with authorities | Move to Gothenburg
Place called home
Finding a place to live and registering at the address
Finding a place to live in Gothenburg can be tricky, but how to get started you can find information about here: Find a home | Move to Gothenburg
Already got a place to stay? Then you need to register yourself at the Swedish tax office (Skatteverket): Moving to Sweden - Civil registration | Skatteverket
Becoming part of Swedish society
Personal identification number
Swedish ID also called Social security number: Needed for any contact with the government and as employer also need this number so we can apply the right income taxes, and sign you up with our pension.
You get this number once you have signed-up at the municipality.
Easy access with BankID
Get your BankID
Once you have a registered address and your personal number, you can apply for a Swedish bank account and BankID.
The BankID is your digital access to almost everything. From government, insurance, and banks to e-commerce websites. With your BankID you can log in easily and safely.
You make an appointment in person to get this set up. More info here: Set up a Swedish bank account | Move to Gothenburg
Due to previous experiences, our recommendation is either Nordea or SEB.
Health and safety
Health Insurance
In Sweden, everyone is insured via the state health insurance (försäkringskassan) giving you coverage for most medical costs. But as it is publicly funded, it is also underfunded leading to longer waiting times etc.
As new employee you get a for 3 months a complimentary health insurance with Skandia. This private health insurance helps you to skip some cues and gives some additional covers.
You will get information from Skandia on what you need to do if you want to continue after the 3 months.
More information about insurances here: Get insured | Move to Gothenburg
while living in SE
Insurances and tax declaration
About another type (unemployment, household, life, accident etc) of insurance, you can read here: Get insured | Move to Gothenburg
The tax year in Sweden is the same as the calendar year - from January 1 to December 31. The tax authority sends out income tax return forms every April and these must be submitted in May.
Lynk & Co does not support in this, but we can redirect you to an independent tax advisor. You have to pay the costs for the advisor yourself.
More info on declaring taxes: Declaring taxes - for individuals | Skatteverket
During your employment
Remote working
For most jobs, it is possible to work from home occasionally. You need to align this with your manager.
The same goes for working remote. This is possible for most, but with some limitations. There are tax and insurance risks. We have therfore a policy stating what is and is not allowed. Please make yourself aware of this policy, before you plan any remote working. If you want more information on this, please check with your manager.
Global Mobility
Our colleagues from Global Mobility, which is part of Geely Business Center, are supporting us with international relocations. If you have any questions up front, you can always contact them via this e-mail address: globalmobility@geelybusinesscenter.com
We offer all our new colleagues a first intake meeting with them so that they can give you some more information on the relocation and what to think of.