The Kingdom of Sweden or simply Sweden is a Scandinavian country, a constitutional monarchy located in Northern Europe. Its total area is 449 964 km², making it the largest Scandinavian country.
Sweden has a relatively low population density, with the exception of the densely populated metropolitan area in the center of Stockholm. 84% of the population is in cities that occupy only 1.3% of the country's area.
Sweden is a constitutional monarchy, but the royal institution has symbolic functions.
The population of Sweden in 2016 is over 10 million people.
The official language of the country is Swedish.
Every newly-registered person must first register with the local tax office and receive a personal identification code (birth date + 4 control numbers). If your stay is less than 1 year, you will receive a coordination code. This identification / coordination code will be needed in contacts with various government administrations, such as social security. If your stay in Sweden is for at least 1 year, you must apply for permission to settle in the Swedish Migration Service after the first 3 months of your stay in the country. If you have been legally resident in Sweden for 5 years without interruption, you may apply for a permanent residence permit.
Bulgarian citizens can start work in Sweden without work permits. They can register with the labor offices and use the relevant services if they meet the required conditions for the citizens of Sweden.
The basic social security system provides protection for illness, family support, basic and supplementary pension schemes, early and partial retirement and occupational injury insurance. All persons over the age of 16, residing in Sweden, regardless of their nationality, can register for housing allowances. In Sweden, social insurance is mostly funded by employers' contributions but can also be financed by the state, especially the main pension scheme. Local social assistance services provide support for children and their families, elderly people and the disabled. They are subordinated to the Ministry of Health and Social Care and are funded by local taxes. Candidates for benefits must apply to the local social security service by using special forms for the various benefits. Some benefits require medical records.
The Swedish tax system includes various direct and indirect taxes and fees. The most important direct taxes are the national (20% -25%) income tax, the municipal income tax and the national capital tax vary (but on average 31%). If you work less than 6 months. in Sweden, you may choose to pay a special tax (SINK), which is 25%. The most important indirect taxes are VAT and excise duties on certain products such as alcohol and cigarettes. Almost all goods and services are subject to VAT and this is usually 25% of the price.
The ability to find a rental home is significantly smaller in densely populated areas, especially in large cities, where prices are much higher. Ads can be found in local and regional newspapers. You may also refer to municipal or private housing agencies.
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