Global Employer Services

Global Employer Services

Managing international staff

Different languages, varying expectations, and other unwritten rules can make international assignments complex. Employing international staff or sending employees abroad often brings challenges, particularly regarding tax, social security and payroll. Additionally, complications can arise when multiple foreign regulations apply simultaneously.
 

Our expertise  

Our tax advisers are specialists with extensive knowledge of local regulations, international agreements, and double taxation agreements. Through our collaboration with BDO Global Employer Services, present in over 160 countries, we provide support for both international staff, and Swedish employees on international assignments. This approach ensures greater efficiency for both the business and its employees.

 

A strategic approach to international assignments

We work closely with you to ensure international assignments run smoothly and cost-effectively, with a well-planned employee strategy from relocation to repatriation. By addressing the needs of returning employees, we help you retain your key talent and maximize the success of your assignments.
 

Comprehensive support throughout the process 

We offer a comprehensive range of services for international staff and assignments, supporting the entire process. This includes income tax, application of double tax treaties, social security coverage, social charges, payroll management, reporting obligations, tax equalisation, and other questions related to cross-border assignments.

When employees relocate abroad, smooth and efficient processes are essential

We assist those with international staff with: 

  • Policy, strategy, and tax reporting for international assignments and the reception of international staff
  • Assessment of social security coverage for international assignments and reception of international staff
  • Applications for Certificates of Coverage (A1 or convention certificates) 
  • Preparation of social security agreements 
  • Applications for tax relief at The Taxation of Research Workers Board
  • Preparation of policy documents for international assignments and reception of international staff
  • Notification of posted employees to the Swedish Work Environment Authority 
  • Training for HR employees in managing deployed and arriving personnel
  • Tax review for leaving or arriving in Sweden 
  • Preparation of Swedish income tax return and tax calculation.
  • Tax equalisation calculation – calculation of tax an employee would have paid had they not left the country 
  • Gross income calculation 
  • Support with reconciliation of foreign taxes 
  • Calculation of hypothetical tax 

Contact information

Miya Dyme

Miya Dyme

Tax Lawyer / Partner / National Leader, Global Employer Services
BDO in Stockholm
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Hanna Andersson

Hanna Andersson

Authorised Tax Adviser FAR / Senior Tax Manager
BDO in Gothenburg
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Niclas Rosén

Niclas Rosén

Tax Lawyer / Senior Tax Manager
BDO in Helsingborg
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