Inquiry proposes improved tax incentives for R&D in Sweden

A Swedish government inquiry is proposing changed tax rules to give business research and development better conditions.

With simpler rules for R&D deductions and a reformed expert tax, it is hoped that Sweden will become more attractive to both investment and international expertise, says the Swedish pharma trade group, Lif, noting that this will stimulate Swedish growth.

The inquiry into tax rules that benefit R&D has now presented its review of the R&D deduction and expert tax rules. Its proposals are intended to make it easier and more advantageous for companies to conduct R&D in Sweden and recruit international key competence. Innovation is an important part of the Swedish economy.