Day: March 26, 2010

TAX

Sweden a tax haven for investors

To the world, Sweden is known for dark winters, bright summers and the Nobel Prize. To Swedes it is also known for taxes, high taxes, and higher taxes. But to a growing group of investors it is known as Europe’s secret tax haven. By using an investment vehicle known as kapitalförsäkring, residents of Sweden can essentially avoid capital gains taxes from equity investments.