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Wellness & tax-free gifts

Tax-free limits 2026.

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Friskvårdsbidrag
5 000 kr/år
Tax-free allowance for exercise and wellness, e.g. gym, massage, swimming. Must be offered to all staff.
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Julgåva
600 kr
Tax-free Christmas gift to employees, incl. VAT. Cannot be cash.
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Jubileumsgåva
1 800 kr
For company anniversary (25/50/75/100 years), incl. VAT.
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Minnesgåva
15 000 kr
For e.g. long service or a special occasion. May be given on one occasion plus at end of employment.

Tax-free benefits & gifts 2026

These are tax-free limits per employee and year (gifts incl. VAT). If a gift exceeds the limit, the entire gift becomes taxable – not just the excess. The wellness allowance must cover simpler exercise/wellness and be offered to all employees.

Source: the Swedish Tax Agency. Guidance only.

Updated for 2026 · Source: Skatteverket / SCB · About the calculations

Frequently asked questions

Which benefits and gifts are tax-free in 2026?

The amounts are tax-free limits per employee and year (gifts incl. VAT). The wellness allowance must cover simpler exercise or wellness and be offered to all employees.

What if a gift exceeds the limit?

Then the entire gift becomes taxable – not just the part above the limit.