VAT and Indirect Tax

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VAT and Indirect Tax

Managing VAT and Excise Duties Effectively

Efficient management of VAT and excise duties helps businesses save both time and unnecessary costs. Our tax advisers assist you in establishing processes that comply with legal requirements, minimise tax risks, and reduce administrative burdens both in Sweden and internationally.

BDO’s tax advisers have extensive expertise in VAT legislation and a deep understanding of the specific conditions and challenges faced across different industries and business sectors. We help you take a comprehensive approach to VAT management, from implementing technical solutions that streamline day-to-day processes to providing expert advice on complex VAT matters.

When it comes to excise duties, our tax advisers support you in interpreting and applying often complex regulatory frameworks. We assist with investigations, procedures, and calculation models that simplify administration and improve efficiency.
 

International Network

Through our extensive network across Sweden and the wider BDO international organisation, our tax advisers can support you with both domestic and international tax matters.

VAT is handled on a daily basis. Therefore, it is essential to have good routines in place.

BDO Tax Adviser

We help you manage VAT matters and regulatory framework surrounding excise duties:

VAT:

  • Configuration of your accounting and business systems
  • VAT reporting to the Swedish Tax Agency
  • Domestic trade and transactions with parties in other EU countries
  • Distance sales of goods and services (VAT for e-commerce)
  • Import and export of goods
  • Industry-specific VAT matters, including construction and real estate, education and events, healthcare, financial and insurance services, second-hand goods, and travel
  • VAT refunds from Sweden and other countries
  • Business restructurings, as well as company acquisitions and disposals
  • Tax Agency audits, investigations, and tax dispute proceedings

Excise Duties:

  • Alcohol tax
  • Waste tax
  • Waste incineration tax
  • Pesticide tax
  • Energy taxes
  • Chemical tax
  • Natural gravel tax
  • Nicotine tax
  • Gambling tax
  • Group life insurance tax
  • Tobacco tax
  • Traffic insurance premium tax