Do I pay customs duties when exporting from Portugal to Sweden?

No. Sweden and Portugal are both in the EU single market, so goods move without customs duties.

Do I charge VAT when I sell to a Swedish company?

Usually not. In business-to-business sales of goods to a VAT-registered company in another EU country, the buyer accounts for the VAT (reverse charge). Check the buyer’s VAT number first.

What is the VAT rate in Sweden?

The standard rate is 25 %. Reduced rates apply to some goods and services (source: Skatteverket).

Is exporting to Norway different?

Yes. Norway is outside the EU customs union, so you need customs declarations and Norwegian import VAT applies.

Which currency should I quote in?

Some buyers accept euro, but Swedish, Danish and Norwegian distributors price in their own currency. Agree who carries the currency risk.

Export to Sweden & the Nordics: VAT, Customs, Invoicing

Contents1. Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway compared 2. VAT and invoicing 3. Norway: customs 4. Documentation and product rules 5. Export checklist

1. Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway compared

Country	EU member	Currency	Standard VAT	Customs from Portugal
Sweden	Yes	Swedish krona (SEK)	25 %	No customs duties (EU single market)
Denmark	Yes	Danish krone (DKK)	25 %	No customs duties (EU single market)
Finland	Yes	Euro (EUR)	25.5 %	No customs duties (EU single market)
Norway	No (EEA)	Norwegian krone (NOK)	25 %	Customs declaration needed; Norway is outside the EU customs union

VAT rates from Skatteverket, Skattestyrelsen, Vero and Skatteetaten. Check the current rate before you price.

2. VAT and invoicing

When you sell goods to a VAT-registered business in another EU country, the buyer normally accounts for the VAT in its own country (reverse charge). Your invoice shows the buyer’s VAT number and no VAT. Details: European Commission, Your Europe.
You report these sales in your recap statement (EC Sales List) in your own country.
If you hold stock in Sweden or sell to consumers there, other VAT rules apply and you may need to register; check with Skatteverket or your adviser.
Agree the currency early. Some Swedish buyers accept offers in euro, but distributors price in SEK and carry the currency risk unless you agree otherwise.

3. Norway: customs

Norway belongs to the European Economic Area but not to the EU customs union. Goods from the EU need an export declaration and a Norwegian import declaration, and Norwegian VAT (25 %) is due on import. Norwegian Customs (Tolletaten) explains the steps. Many exporters use a forwarder or a Norwegian distributor that handles import.

4. Documentation and product rules

EU product rules apply in Sweden, Denmark and Finland, and largely in Norway through the EEA Agreement.
Medical devices need CE marking under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (MDR). The Swedish authority is Läkemedelsverket.
Prepare technical data sheets, declarations of conformity and safety data sheets in English. User-facing labels and instructions may need the local language, depending on the product rules.
For trade statistics by product code, use Eurostat’s international trade in goods database.

5. Export checklist

Confirm the buyer’s VAT number in the EU VIES system before you invoice without VAT.
Agree Incoterms and who arranges transport.
Agree currency, payment terms and credit checks.
Prepare product documentation in English and, where needed, in the local language.
For Norway, agree who handles customs and import VAT.
Keep proof of transport for every intra-EU delivery.

Questions

Do I pay customs duties when exporting from Portugal to Sweden?: No. Sweden and Portugal are both in the EU single market, so goods move without customs duties.
Do I charge VAT when I sell to a Swedish company?: Usually not. In business-to-business sales of goods to a VAT-registered company in another EU country, the buyer accounts for the VAT (reverse charge). Check the buyer’s VAT number first.
What is the VAT rate in Sweden?: The standard rate is 25 %. Reduced rates apply to some goods and services (source: Skatteverket).
Is exporting to Norway different?: Yes. Norway is outside the EU customs union, so you need customs declarations and Norwegian import VAT applies.
Which currency should I quote in?: Some buyers accept euro, but Swedish, Danish and Norwegian distributors price in their own currency. Agree who carries the currency risk.

Sources

Rates and rules change. Check the official source before you price or invoice. Checked on 19 October 2026.