Invest in Sweden

#1 IN EU FOR INNOVATION

Sweden consistently ranks as the EU’s most innovative country. With world class R&D performance, 100+ testbeds and a thriving startup scene, it offers the perfect springboard for taking new ideas to global markets. 

SUSTAINABILITY PIONEER

Sweden tops the list of the most eco-innovative OECD countries. It is a cleantech pioneer a global leader in waste management and circular economy models – with access to abundant renewable energy.

WORLD CLASS TALENT

Sweden is globally renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, R&D talent, engineering and automation expertise – which is second to none. You will find a highly skilled workforce trained for the new jobs of the future.

Sweden’s dynamic economy gives international companies a world class platform for growth. By tapping into the innovation strengths, green solutions and cutting-edge talent found across seven key industries, they can accelerate their journey to a connected, low-carbon future.

Want to know more? Explore our industries here:

• Digital Technologies
• Energy
• Industrials
• Life Science
• Materials
• Transport

• Market analysis
• Strategic advice
• Practical support
• Online tools
• Contact with stakeholders across the country

We can help you identify the most relevant opportunities by taking your needs and demands as well as the current market conditions and industry resources into account.

This is how we can help:

• Find and evaluate the right business opportunities for your specific needs and/or strategic decision
• Present different entry alternatives to consider before taking the next step

We certainly can. For a smooth establishment, it is crucial to understand Sweden as a business location, from relevant costs and taxation to availability of skills and immigration policy.

This is how we can help:

• Provide reports and analyses on industries and/or industry segments
• Map the most important issues to consider, including costs for setting up and running a business, taxation, available competence and skills, labour laws and immigration policy.

Finding the right competence and technologies is crucial for a new business to grow and thrive. We understand that this can be a challenge for international companies that lack the necessary contact network.

This is how we can help:

• Connect with regional partners and their local network
• Identify relevant clusters and/or industry organisations, research institutes, universities, innovation companies etc.
• Forward your request for support to suitable business partners, including bookkeeping agencies, lawyers, auditor firms and payroll professionals

Yes we can! Finding a location and understanding its advantages in a new market can be time-consuming. We are your one-stop-shop in the site selection process, ensuring a smooth establishment journey to Sweden.

This is how we can help:

• Find available sites in our interactive map tool
• Provide strategic advice in the process of evaluating potential sites
• Coordinate the site selection process, benchmark locations and organize site visits

Market entry demands an understanding of local laws and regulations as well as practices for operating a business and employing personnel. This is a challenge for most newcomers on the Swedish market.

This is how we can help:

• Offer general information on legal, financial and employment matters
• Advise on company registration, recruitment and migration
• You find more information in establishment guides

Absolutely. It is important to review investment decisions to keep growing and stay up to date with industry changes.

This is how we can help:

• Make cost analyses and comparisons with other countries
• Help you to access key stakeholders, both in the public and private sector
• Provide basic location searches in the Nordic region

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