From July 1, 2026, Skatteverket can deny or revoke a company's VAT registration where there is a risk of tax evasion, require in-person identity verification for some VAT applications, mark a VAT number as invalid in the EU's VIES exchange system, and pause excess input-VAT refunds when the underlying documentation looks unreliable. The changes stem from proposition 2025/26:128 and aim to curb cross-border VAT fraud.
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New Swedish anti-VAT-fraud rules from July 1, 2026: registration can be denied or voided
Why this matters for founders
New founders registering for VAT should file accurate, complete applications and be ready to verify identity in person, since sloppy or high-risk registrations can now be refused or revoked. Founders trading cross-border in the EU should confirm their VAT number stays valid in VIES to avoid blocked transactions.
Source: Skatteverket
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