Swedish government proposes cutting company tax in 2026 budget

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) -Sweden's right-wing government said on Monday it planned to cut the corporate tax level to 20% from 20.6% in its budget for 2026 along with other measures to boost the economy.

"The aim is to strengthen the conditions for investment and growth in Sweden in light of the fact that higher tariffs and uncertainty around tariffs and trade barriers risk negatively impacting investment willingness," a government statement said.

The measure would cost six billion crowns ($620.3 million) in 2026 and 6.6 billion in future years, the minority coalition said.

The government, which is supported by the anti-immigration Sweden Democrats, also proposed cutting the tax on electricity consumption to 41.1 ore from 43.9 ore. There are 100 ore in 1 crown.

The autumn budget will be published in September and the government said the economic situation at that time could lead to the measures being adjusted or dropped.

If they are implemented, the tax cuts would come into effect in 2026.

($1 = 9.6735 Swedish crowns)

(Reporting by Simon Johnson, Editing by William Maclean)