- From April 2026, Sweden will allow the Tax Authority direct online access to business financial records for real-time audits.
- Companies must provide secure access to their cloud-based or third-party accounting systems when requested by auditors.
- The reform aims to modernize tax compliance, aligning Sweden with similar digital tax initiatives in other EU countries and the UK.
- Businesses must ensure their systems are technically and legally compliant, potentially renegotiating contracts with external service providers.
- Audit confidentiality is maintained, with only tax adjustments or penalties made public.
Source: meridianglobalservices.com
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