What applies to VAT if a Swedish e-commerce sells a product or service to a consumer who lives in a country outside the EU?
If you sell a product or service to a consumer who lives in a country outside the EU, you usually do not have to pay VAT on the sale. However, this only applies if you can prove that the product or service was actually delivered to the consumer outside the EU.
There may also be special VAT rules in the country where the consumer lives that you need to take into account.
For example, if you sell a product to a consumer in the US and the product is shipped directly to the consumer in the US, you usually do not have to pay VAT in Sweden on the sale. However, there may be VAT rules in the US that you need to take into account.
It is always a good idea to consult a tax expert or VAT advisor to ensure that you comply with all applicable VAT rules and do not risk paying unnecessary fines or taxes.
The Swedish Tax Agency's information on this can be found HERE.
It may also be helpful to consult the Swedish Tax Agency's information service at telephone number: +46 771 567 567 to find the right path for your e-commerce.