Gifts and wills

KNOWLEDGE IS A GIFT - AND A GIFT PRODUCES FRESH KNOWLEDGE

Your contribution to Göteborg University helps the research to move forward. That’s why Göteborg University is thankful to receive gifts, large and small. All gifts contribute to the University’s development and construction of fresh knowledge.

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GIFTS

A gift to Göteborg University might consist of cash, valuable documents, real estate or personal property. In conjunction with gifts or bequests there can be certain fiscal aspects to consider, which is why we recommend contact with a bank or firm of solicitors for information and advice.

If you would like to support Göteborg University with a gift, on receipt of the gift the University pays university value added tax, which is currently 8 percent of the value of the gift. The provision enables the University to deduct the value added tax (25 percent) that is added to the purchase invoice when the sum derived from the gift is used.

WILLS

By writing a will you actively decide how you want to apportion your estate. It can also be advantageous from a tax point of view to write a will. If you do not have a will, the apportionment of your estate is regulated in accordance with the law. If you do not have any close relatives your assets accrue to the Swedish State Inheritance Fund.

TRANSFER OF SHARE DIVIDENDS

As a private person you can transfer forthcoming share dividends as a gift to research projects at Göteborg University. You then avoid paying tax on the share profits (normally 30 percent). This means that for every hundred kronor in profit, 143 kronor goes on research. Please contact us for more information.

GIFT PROCEDURE

Deeds for a gift can either be drawn up by yourself or together with a lawyer at a bank or law office.

The deed indicates clearly that it is the remitter’s intention to surrender a gift to Göteborg University, as well as any purpose for the money.

The deed is to be sent to Göteborg University, Box 100, 405 30 Göteborg.

PLAN OF EXPENSES FOR THE GIFT

According to the donations ordinance, donation of funds or property to the University requires an enquiry in order to establish an expenses plan. This is also carried out to enable the University to guarantee the donor that the gift is received and administered as set out in the wishes that have been specified. It is also important that the gift’s content is consistent with the University’s activities and the rules and regulations that govern those activities.