Register in the population register
If you’ve moved to Sweden from abroad and plan to live in Sweden for one year or more, you’re generally required to register in the Swedish Population Register. You need to visit the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) in person to complete the registration. It’s good to prepare for your visit using the Move to Sweden service found on the Tax Agency website.
You’ll receive a Swedish personal identity number (personnummer) once you’ve registered. It usually takes one to two months but may take longer.
More information on the Swedish Tax Agency website
Taxes
If you are relocating to Sweden or if you in addition to Örebro university have another employer outside of Sweden, you need to contact The Swedish tax agency and register for preliminary A-tax, or to apply for special income tax for non-residents (SINK). The Tax Agency needs to reach a decision on whether you should pay preliminary A-tax or SINK so that Örebro university can deduct tax accordingly. Inform HR about the decision.
When you visit a service center to apply for a personal number and have not yet registered for A-tax or applied for SINK, you should be able to apply there.
You can start your employment before the Tax Agency has reached a decision on A-tax or SINK.
SINK
If you will be staying in Sweden for a short period, less than 6 months, you can apply for special income tax for non-residents (SINK). Read more about SINK at Skatteverket. Contact lonesupport@oru.se if you have questions.
Links
New in Sweden and will be employed here | Skatteverket
SINK – special income tax for foreign residents | Skatteverket
Tax Agency films and web seminars
Watch the New to Sweden films and learn more about what family members, if applicable, and documents you need to bring when registering with the population register, how you apply for an ID card and other useful information about population registration.
Skatteverket: “New in Sweden – the population register and basic tax information” an online seminar designed for you who are planning to move to Sweden to study or work at a Swedish university. Find all planned dates here.
ID card
When you get your personal identity number, visit the Tax Agency again to apply for an ID card. An ID card is required in many situations as proof of identity. The fee is SEK 400.
More information on the Swedish Tax Agency website