Touring Fundamentals

Citizens of some countries need a visa to travel to Sweden.

Artists who are considered resident abroad pay special income tax (A-SINK), also called artist tax. The same applies to foreign artist companies and organizers. The tax is 15 percent on the taxable income excluding social security contributions. Special income tax, A-SINK, is paid if the fee to the person applies to audience performance in Sweden, and the person who receives the fee stays in Sweden for less than six months.

Anyone who pays a fee to an artist or artist company must make a tax deduction and report and pay the tax. A foreign organizer in Sweden is also obliged to report the tax.

Learn more here: https://skatteverket.se/privat/skatter/internationellt/utomlandsbosattaartisteridrottsutovare.4.18e1b10334ebe8bc80005235.html

The Swedish Musicians' Association states the absolute lowest acceptable level for salaries for freelance musicians, artists and others active in the field when invoicing or taking a commitment from organizers without a collective agreement. It is also established as a tool for contributing authorities such as the Swedish Arts Council. Use the tariff as a guide if you are unsure in the wage negotiations.

Learn more here: https://www.musikerforbundet.se/for-medlemmar/anstallningstrygghet/riksminimitariffen/