From July 1 2026 several new laws in Sweden take effect affecting rentals benefits cash and more.
New rules make it easier to rent out condominiums for longer periods in the second hand market. Rules for corporate housing are also modernized.
Elderly care gets language requirements so staff must have sufficient knowledge of Swedish. Police gain greater powers to direct demonstrations for security reasons.
Grocery stores and pharmacies with staffed checkouts must accept cash. Cousin marriages are banned and such marriages entered abroad will normally not be recognized.
VAT on admission to dance events is lowered from 25 to 6 percent. Residents near wind power plants will receive compensation linked to the plant's revenues.
