A coordination number is a unique identifier that the Swedish Tax Agency can assign to an individual who has never been listed in the Population Register. You can apply for a coordination number yourself.

Information for individuals and employees

From 3 June, identity checks will be carried out using digital facial comparison technology. These checks apply to anyone who needs a coordination number, or who needs to be listed in the Swedish Population Register in connection with their move to S...

Everyone who is registered in the Swedish Population Register receives a personal identity number as an identifier. You will receive your personal identity number from the Swedish Tax Agency.

Our processing times vary depending on the population registration matter you need help with, and whether any further investigation or additional information is required.

If you have arrived in Sweden because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, you can apply for a coordination number, or notify us of your move to Sweden in order to be listed in the Swedish Population Register.

Here you can find information about the rules that apply when you hire someone who is resident abroad to carry out work in Sweden.

This page contains information on taxes and population registration for those who have recently arrived in Sweden and will be employed here. The information is primarily for individuals living abroad who are planning to move to Sweden to work, either...

Artists and athletes who, in fiscal terms, are considered to be living abroad are subject to a special income tax (SINK) – also known as “foreign artist tax.” The same applies to foreign artist-management companies and arrangers/promoters.

This page contains information about the test service and technical specification for the e-filing of income statements.