Accounting in Sweden – made simple for expats
Bookkeeping · VAT · Taxes · Authorities. In English or German.
Running a business in Sweden as an expat is hard
Everything is in Swedish
Tax forms, letters from Skatteverket, accounting software – all in a language you're still learning.
Taxes are confusing
VAT deadlines, F-skatt, income tax, employer contributions – it's a maze without a guide.
You don't know what's required
Miss a deadline or forget a report and you risk fines. Nobody told you the rules.
We handle it. You focus on your business.
- Communication in English or German – always
- Full-service accounting, nothing falls through the cracks
- Clear, fixed pricing – no surprises
- Direct contact with your accountant
"Accounting in Sweden –
made simple for expats."
How it works
From first call to clean books — usually within a week.
Book a free call
We take 30 minutes to understand your situation and answer your questions. No commitment, no sales pressure.
Onboarding & setup
We set up Fortnox, configure your chart of accounts, and get everything structured correctly. Done within a week.
Monthly bookkeeping
You upload receipts and invoices. We handle categorisation, bank reconciliation, and all required filings.
Year-end & taxes
We close your financial year, prepare all reports, and file your annual tax return with Skatteverket.
How we work best
To keep things simple, fast, and affordable, we work with a clear and structured setup.
We're a great fit if you:
- Run a sole trader (enskild firma) or small limited company (AB)
- Offer services – freelance, consulting, IT, etc.
- Use or are willing to use Fortnox
- Keep your documents digital and organised
- Submit your bookkeeping monthly
- Keep a clear separation between private and business finances
Not ideal for:
- E-commerce or inventory-heavy businesses
- Large volumes of transactions
- Paper-based or unstructured bookkeeping
Not sure if this fits your situation?
We're happy to review it together in a short intro call.
What we do
Everything you need to run your Swedish business compliantly.
Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping, receipt management and bank reconciliation – all handled.
Learn moreVAT Reporting
We file your VAT returns on time, every time. No missed deadlines.
Learn moreTax & Year End
Annual tax return, year-end closing and all reports to Skatteverket.
Learn moreSetup & Onboarding
Get your Fortnox and workflows set up correctly from day one.
Learn moreSimple, transparent pricing
No hidden fees. No surprises. Cancel any time.
Basic
For sole traders & small limited companies
- Monthly bookkeeping
- Up to 30 transactions/month (≈ 15–20 invoices & receipts)
- Bank reconciliation
- Communication in English or German
- Annual income statement
Full Service
Everything included – zero stress
- Everything in Basic
- VAT reporting included
- Unlimited transactions
- Year-end closing
- Annual tax return
- Priority response
- Quarterly check-ins
VAT Add-on
Add VAT reporting to any plan
- Quarterly VAT returns
- Filing with Skatteverket
- VAT reconciliation
- Deadline reminders
What our clients say
Feedback from expat business owners in Sweden.
“Finally an accountant who explains everything in plain English. I used to dread Skatteverket letters — now I just forward them and it's handled.”
Alex M.
Freelance developer · Stockholm
“Onboarding was incredibly smooth. Within a week my Fortnox was set up, and I got my first monthly summary. Exactly what I needed.”
Sarah K.
IT consultant · Gothenburg
“I was nervous about VAT registration as a new sole trader. expatas handled everything and kept me in the loop the whole way through.”
Thomas B.
UX designer · Malmö
Built for expats
We're not a generic accounting firm. We exist for one reason: to make running a business in Sweden easy for people who didn't grow up here.
100%
Communication in English or German
EN + DE
Languages supported
< 24h
Typical response time
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