Congratulations on your Nordjobb!
On this page we have gathered practical information, guides and useful links for everyone that is registered as a ”nordjobbare”, meaning that you have accepted a job offer through our program Nordjobb.
It is important that you read through the information. If you have any questions or concerns, you can always contact us by email at sverige@nordjobb.org.
Getting it right with taxes in Sweden
Notification to the Tax Agency (Skatteverket)
The first thing you should do when you have received a seasonal job through Nordjobb is to make your SINK application.
How to apply for SINK
- Apply for SINK through the e-service here: Ansökan om särskild inkomstskatt | Skatteverket (available in Swedish and English)
- Information about your employer (Corporate Identity number, address, etc.) can be found in your employment contract or in the email from Nordjobb; contact your employer or us at Nordjobb if you are missing any information.
- Make sure to upload a high-resolution image of your identity document; if the image is not good enough, you will be asked to submit a new image, and this will delay the entire process.
- When you use the e-service, save your receipt number (kvittensnummer) that will appear on your screen once you have sent in the application! This is necessary for the Swedish Tax Agency to assist you with your case if any delays or other issues arise.
- In 2024, new procedures for identity verification were introduced. As a result, you may receive a letter from the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) requesting you to visit the nearest tax office in Sweden to confirm your identity. You are not required to visit an office in person to receive your coordination number, but if you are already in Sweden when you receive this letter and are near a Skatteverket office, you can do so to speed up the process.
What does it mean to be taxed according to SINK?
You will pay 22,5% tax (from 1.1.2026) on your entire income for the year and you do not need to file a tax return in Sweden. Once your SINK application is approved, you will automatically receive your coordination number (samordningsnummer).
Please note that your coordination number is valid for five years while the SINK-application must be renewed every year. Even if you start working in the autumn and continue working after the turn of the year, you must submit a new SINK application for the new year.
This kind of taxation is applied when you are staying and working in Sweden for a limited time (under 6 months). If you and your employer agree on a longer working period, you should follow another process (read more under ”Tax Guide”).
Tax guide
Coordination and personal number
You do not apply for a coordination number; you are assigned one when your registration with the Swedish Tax Agency is approved. Your coordination number is valid for five years.
Your employer needs your Coordination number (“samordningsnummer”) and the SINK decision to pay your salary. Send the temporary personal number to your employer as soon as you receive it in order to prevent delays in receiving your salary, or paying more taxes than you are supposed to.
You also need a Swedish coordination number to be able to open a bank account in Sweden.
Bank account, salary payment and insurances
Practical information and FAQ
Useful services and links
Info Norden
Info Norden is the information service of the Nordic Council of Ministers that gathers information regarding Nordic regulations. Here you can find answers to most of your questions about working in Sweden ((in the different Nordic languages). You will also find other useful information about moving to, residing and working in the different Nordic countries.
Nordisk eTax
Nordisk eTax is a collaboration between the different Nordic tax authorities. If you are a Nordic citizen and have questions or issues regarding taxes for your work period with Nordjobb, you can use their website for assistance (in the different Nordic languages).
LO Koll på jobbet
LO is an organization that brings together 13 different unions in Sweden with over 1.4 million members, aiming at contributing to create security in working life and fight for even better conditions. ”Koll på jobbet” is an initiative from LO to support young people who are new to work. You can contact them with questions regardless of whether you are a member of the union or not.