Cash Register

Most businesses that accept cash or card payments must use a certified cash register with a control unit and register it with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). The register must be able to record payments via cash, cards, Swish, gift cards, and vouchers.

You must report the cash register to Skatteverket within one week of purchasing and receiving it. An exemption applies if your cash sales total less than four price base amounts (around 237,000 SEK) per year, which counts as insignificant turnover. Invoiced sales are not covered by the requirement. Skatteverket supervises cash registers and can conduct unannounced inspections.

Requirements

  • Control unit: Cash register must be equipped with approved control unit
  • Payment methods: Must be able to register cash, cards, Swish, gift cards and other payment methods
  • Reporting obligation: Notification must be made within one week of receiving the cash register
  • Business type: Applies to business operators who accept payments in their business

Notification Procedure

  • Recipient: Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency)
  • Deadline: Within one week of receiving the cash register
  • Information: Details about cash register, control unit and business
  • Supervision: Skatteverket supervises cash registers