Running a business

On Verksamt.se the Swedish Tax Agency, Swedish Companies Registration Office, the Swedish Public Employment Service and the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth have worked together to gather information and e-services that aid and facilitate the running and starting of companies. 

I am considering starting a business in Sweden. What do I have to bear in mind?
This section tells you more about some of the requirements you must meet before starting your business in Sweden.

I have decided to start a business. Use our step-by-step-guides to get started.

I am running a business. What's the best way for me to do it? Everyone who runs a business activity can apply for an approval for F-tax. This signifies that you are an entrepreneur who is responsible for paying your own taxes.

On becoming an employer you must register with the Swedish Tax Agency. You are required to report and pay employer contributions and deduct income tax for your employees.

The European Union website Your Europe provides information on recognition of  professional qualifications throughout the EU. 

The Swedish Council for Higher Education (UHR) evaluates foreign qualifications in order to provide support for people looking for work in Sweden, people who wish to continue studying, or for employers who wish to employ someone with foreign qualifications.

Electronic staff registers are a mandatory requirement for all construction sites in Sweden. The staff register must list all people working at a building site and when they enter or exit the site.