Skattverkets

Skatteverket, or the Swedish Tax Agency, is a government agency under the Swedish Ministry of Finance. It is responsible for the administration of Sweden’s tax system and for civil registration services used by public authorities and citizens. Its core duties include collecting taxes, assessing tax liability, processing tax returns, and enforcing tax laws. The agency administers major tax categories such as personal income tax, corporate tax, value-added tax (VAT), and payroll taxes, and it conducts audits and debt collection related to tax debts. It also provides information, guidance, and tools to help individuals and businesses comply with tax obligations.

In addition to tax matters, Skatteverket administers the population registry and civil registration system. It maintains records of births, deaths, marriages, and changes of address, assigns and manages personal identity numbers (personnummer), and supports access to public services by verifying identities and residency status. The agency operates nationwide with a network of offices and a central administration in Stockholm and offers extensive digital services, including online tax filing, account access, and status checks.

Skatteverket was established in 2004 as part of a government reform merging several tax- and registration-related functions. It remains a key authority in Swedish public administration, balancing revenue collection with service and information provision to taxpayers and businesses.