Bilpoäng

Bilpoäng, a term originating from Sweden, translates directly to "car points." It refers to a benefit offered by some employers to their employees, essentially a form of compensation or incentive related to the use of a private car for work-related purposes. This benefit can manifest in several ways, with the most common being a mileage allowance or a car benefit.

A mileage allowance, often called "milersättning" in Swedish, is a payment made to an employee to cover the costs associated with using their personal vehicle for business travel. This payment is typically calculated based on the distance driven and a predetermined rate per kilometer, which is often influenced by government guidelines or industry standards. The rate is intended to reimburse the employee for expenses such as fuel, wear and tear, insurance, and other running costs of their car.

Alternatively, a car benefit ("bilförmån") is a benefit where the employer provides an employee with a company car. In this scenario, the employee has the use of a vehicle that is owned or leased by the employer, often for both business and private use. The value of this benefit is then usually taxed as income for the employee. The specific rules and taxation of car benefits can vary depending on the employer's policy and Swedish tax regulations. Bilpoäng serves as a way to acknowledge and compensate employees for the use of their vehicles in their professional roles, whether through direct reimbursement or the provision of a company car.