Swedish business procedures are simple and efficient, built on a transparent system that welcomes new business enterprises. Business Sweden has a wide selection of establishment guides for international business owners who plan to set up and run a company in Sweden. 

Here are a few advantages of the Swedish business framework:

  • No restrictions or disadvantages for foreign investors
  • Clear rules for employment and redundancy of employees
  • A competitive corporate tax framework

Start a company

Starting a Business in Sweden 2025
PDF - 981 kb
Starting a Private Limited Liability Company 2025
PDF - 931 kb
Starting a Branch 2025
PDF - 770 kb
Starting a Franchise Business 2025
PDF - 660 kb
Swedish foreign direct investment regime 2025
PDF - 770 kb

 

Taxes and property

Mergers and Acquisitions in Sweden 2025
PDF - 1 mb
Running a Business in Sweden 2025
PDF - 925 kb
Corporate Tax in Sweden 2025
PDF - 794 kb
Commercial Leases and Rents 2025
PDF - 688 kb
Buying and Building Commercial and Industrial Property in Sweden 2025
PDF - 952 kb
Business Costs and Prices of Key Services 2025
PDF - 773 kb


Employing staff

Employing Staff - Contracts and Conditions 2025
PDF - 954 kb
Tax Relief for Key Foreign Employees 2025
PDF - 742 kb
Work and Residence Permits and Business Entry Visas 2025
PDF - 920 kb

 

Guides and other regulations

The Swedish Social Security System 2025
PDF - 804 kb
Environmental Permitting Process 2025
PDF - 653 kb
Incentives guide 2025
PDF - 858 kb