Late payment interest guide

Sweden late payment interest calculator

Use this page for Swedish statutory late-payment interest under the reference-rate formula.

Swedish late-payment claims

How the calculation works

Formula
Sveriges Riksbank reference rate + 8 percentage points, applied by effective period.
Current stored rate
2.00% source rate effective 2026-01-01; current stored formula rate 10.00%.
Recovery compensation
Swedish fixed recovery compensation may apply for qualifying business claims.

For a SEK invoice, the calculator applies the Swedish reference rate plus the statutory 8 percentage-point margin.

This tool calculates interest mechanically from stored rate data. It is not legal advice. Always check the contract, governing law, debtor status, and any sector-specific rules.

Frequently asked questions

What Swedish rate does the calculator use?

It uses the Riksbank reference rate plus 8 percentage points.

Does the calculator handle rate changes?

Yes. It splits the overdue period when stored Swedish reference-rate periods change.

Is this legal advice?

No. It is a calculation tool and should be checked against the contract and applicable Swedish law.