Articles - Set up Company in Sweden

Open a Business in Sweden as a Foreigner

How easy is to open a business in Sweden as a foreigner? Our team discusses the main requirements for foreign investors, along with the pros of setting up a business in this Nordic country. For detailed information on the company registration steps, please check out this article. Quick Facts …

Open a Travel Agency in Sweden

To open a travel agency in Sweden investors will follow the multi-step process of starting a company in Sweden, beginning with choosing a suitable business form for their commercial activities. Starting a business in Sweden is straightforward for both locals and foreigners and our team can offer full representation and…

Obtaining a Financial License in Sweden

Swedish companies that provide financial services have to obtain a financial license in Sweden. The authorization is required before the company starts its activities, and it involves a careful analysis by the authorities. The steps for opening a company in Sweden include applying for different types of licenses or authorizations,…

Open a Recruitment Company in Sweden

Investors who open a recruitment company in Sweden follow the general steps for company creation in this country and observe the requirements for business taxation and compliance. A recruitment company will engage in specific activities that focus on matching talents with the available job positions posted by their clients. Many…

Taxation in Sweden

Investors interested in company formation in Sweden should also be aware of the current Swedish taxes for companies, and/or for individual income. The income tax in Sweden applies to the company’s profit and for individuals, it applies on their employment income or capital income. Understanding the different rates, as well…

Audits in Sweden

An auditor in Sweden is appointed for the purpose of assessing the company’s annual reports, and making sure that they are accurate. The auditor’s only role is the verification of, and not the management and preparation of these accounts. Not all companies are subject to a mandatory annual audit in…

Employer of Record in Sweden

An employer of record in Sweden, sometimes abbreviated EOR, is a company or organization that takes on the responsibility of being the official employer for tax and legal purposes on behalf of another company. Investors interested in setting up a company in Sweden, as well as foreign companies looking to…

Bookkeeping in Sweden

Bookkeeping in Sweden refers to the organization and management of the company’s financial transactions. It involves keeping accurate records, as well as registering them in order, according to certain principles. Bookkeeping is one of the elements of accounting, which is mandatory for companies and it is based on the Swedish…

Fiscal Representative in Sweden

A fiscal representative in Sweden is an appointed third party (corporation or individual, in some cases) acting on behalf of a Swedish company or permanent establishment that needs to comply with certain local tax requirements. Using a fiscal representative in Sweden is mandatory in some cases, such as in the…

Open an SPV in Sweden

If you are a foreign investor and you are interested in opening an SPV (special purpose vehicle), our team specializing in starting a company in Sweden is able to assist investors throughout the incorporation of a special purpose vehicle, as well as with the mandatory post-registration steps. What are special-purpose vehicles? A…