Can I get VAT back when I buy a mobile phone at work? And is it really okay to use your work phone privately? We clarify the concepts!
Can I get a VAT refund when I buy a mobile phone at my company?
When you buy goods or services for your business, you are usually entitled to recover the VAT you pay. In some cases, you can deduct no VAT or only part of it. However, if you buy a product or service for your private use only, you can never deduct the VAT.
Can the work mobile be used privately?
For many people, it is almost impossible to do their job without a mobile phone. But can you use your work mobile phone for private purposes? Many people are unsure of what the rules actually are.
To be allowed to use your work mobile phone tax-free in your private life, you must meet the following conditions:
That you as an employer have a subscription for a fixed fee, and that it is not possible to separate private use from work. In this case, the work mobile phone can also be used privately.
That it is essential that employees have access to their work mobile phone outside the workplace. If so, it can also be used privately – tax-free.
The Swedish Tax Agency’s website contains more detailed information on what applies.
