Country tax profile · 2026
Sweden inheritance tax
None
inheritance & estate tax
How Sweden treats inheritance
No inheritance or gift tax (abolished 2005) No tax for any heir
✓ Sweden levies no inheritance or estate tax, your heirs receive the estate intact.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Sweden and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Sweden compares
141 of 197 countries we track have no inheritance or estate tax. Sweden is one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Sweden?
Real home/residence in Sweden, continuous stay >6 months, or essential connection to Sweden. Worldwide income taxed.
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What is the inheritance tax rate in Sweden?
No inheritance or gift tax (abolished 2005) No tax for any heir