Sweden Guide: Business

Our business guide provides you with information about company creation, self-employment, the prospects in the marketplace and some tips on how to avoid problems.

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  Start a business

  How to get started in Sweden

  Starting a business in Sweden is relatively easy and straightforward. The three different types of enterprise you can start are a limited liability company, a trading partnership and limited partnership or a branch. You can also be a sole trader.

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  Residence permits

  Permits for business starters

  If you are not from the EU/EEA but want to start a business in Sweden, you are able to enter the country with a 90 day temporary visa. However, a residence permit must be obtained before registering any business activity for any period longer than this.

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  Self-employed in Sweden

  How to get started

  A self-employed person in Sweden is considered legally a sole trader (Enskild Näringsidkare). He must start a private firm (Enskild Firma) and will have unlimited personal liability for debt incurred.

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