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SE-R-006:For Swedish suppliers, only standard VAT rate of 6, 12 or 25 are used

Swedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, or 25%. Other VAT rates are not valid for Sweden.

Fix this in your source system

MANUAL

Swedish VAT rates are legally defined (6%, 12%, 25%). The correct rate depends on the goods/services type and requires business determination.

See the step-by-step instructions below to fix this error manually.

Why This Error Matters

Invoice will be rejected by Swedish validation. Only 6%, 12%, or 25% VAT rates are allowed.

Common Causes

  • Non-standard VAT rate used
  • VAT rate not 6, 12, or 25
  • Wrong rate for product category
  • Rate from other country used
  • Calculation error in rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Swedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, or 25%. Other VAT rates are not valid for Sweden.
Swedish invoices can only use standard VAT rates of 6%, 12%, or 25%. Other VAT rates are not valid for Sweden. You can also use Invoice Navigator's automatic Fixer tool to correct this instantly.
Yes, SE-R-006 is a critical error that will cause invoice rejection. It must be fixed before submission to ensure your invoice is accepted.
Many instances of SE-R-006 can be automatically corrected using Invoice Navigator's Fixer tool. Upload your invoice and the tool will identify and fix common issues.

See Also

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E-Invoicing in Sweden

Requirements & common errors

Last updated: 18 January 2026

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