Border issues

Many professions in the Nordics are regulated either by the state through law, or through industry standards. Since the requirements differ between the Nordic countries, this hampers the right to free mobility of workers.

”Samordningsnummer” (co-ordination number) to foreign holiday home owners in Sweden

Foreign holiday home owners in Sweden experience problems signing electricity, telecommunication and internet contracts since they do not have a personnummer (personal identity number) or samordningsnummber (co-ordination number).

The Consequences of the Registration Requirement for Foreign Employers

In process

On the 1st of January 2021, new tax legislation came into effect in Sweden, affecting the taxation and tax deductions for foreign employers with employees in Sweden.

Digital solutions for communication with public authorities does not work across Nordic borders

Digital solutions such as for example “e-legitimation” or “e-signature” used by private citizens and businesses in communication with public authorities in the Nordic countries does not work across the Nordic borders.

Work experience in another Nordic country

Closed

Work experience cannot be carried out in another Nordic country, as the national labour market legislation is largely based on internships being carried out in the home country. This issue is similar to the right to work experience for individuals from other Nordic countries.

Danish apprentices not allowed to carry out vocational training in Sweden

Closed

Due to the differences between vocational educations in Sweden and Denmark, Danish apprentices (lærlinger) are not allowed to carry out workplace training (learning in the workplace) with Swedish employers.

Bank Account issues for cross-border commuters and businesses in the Nordics

Nordic cross-border commuters and businesses have reported issues with opening a bank account in a different Nordic country. This can for example affect cross-border commuters who live in one Nordic country and work in another who needs to open a wage account in the country where they work.

Difficulties for non-EU citizens to cross-border commute between Sweden and Denmark (1)