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 2026
PDF - 994 kb
Starting a private limited liability company 2026
PDF - 959 kb
Starting a branch 2026
PDF - 788 kb
Starting a franchise 2026
PDF - 672 kb
Swedish foreign direct investment regime 2026
PDF - 782 kb

 

Taxes and property

Mergers and acquisitions in Sweden 2026
PDF - 1 mb
Running a business in Sweden 2026
PDF - 957 kb
Corporate tax in Sweden 2026
PDF - 808 kb
Commercial leases and rents 2026
PDF - 702 kb
Buying and building commercial and industrial property in Sweden 2026
PDF - 951 kb
Business costs and prices of key services 2026
PDF - 800 kb


Employing staff

Employing staff contracts and conditions 2026
PDF - 980 kb
Tax relief for key foreign employees 2026
PDF - 759 kb
Work and residence permits and business entry visas 2026
PDF - 945 kb

 

Guides and other regulations

Incentives guide 2026
PDF - 874 kb
The swedish social security system 2026
PDF - 833 kb
Environmental permitting process 2026
PDF - 675 kb