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Registering a Business

Registering a business for tax purposes in Sweden differs depending on if you are currently operating a business abroad that you want to establish in Sweden, or if you are starting a new business in Sweden. For certain foreign companies who are not established in Sweden but sell goods to Swedish consumers or e-services within the EU, special rules apply.

Establishing your foreign business in Sweden

You need to register your foreign business in Sweden for taxation, including registering a Swedish branch or subsidiary of a foreign company. You need to register if you are liable for any Swedish taxes; including income tax or VAT.

Starting a new business in Sweden

You can register a Swedish business as a sole trader resident in Sweden (self-employed) or register a new Swedish legal person for taxation.

Starting a business in Sweden

Webinars about starting a business in Sweden

Learn more about starting a business in Sweden. The webinars are free of charge and you will have the opportunity to ask questions in our live chat.

Video: Are you thinking of starting a business?

There is a lot to think about when starting a business. In this video, you get tips that can make it easier for you to start, for example how to choose a business form. The film is subtitled. Duration 14 minutes 35 seconds.

Changing your registration

If your circumstances have or will change, you have to change your registration information and preliminary tax debiting. It is best to make such changes as soon as possible, to ensure the correct taxation.

Changing and deregister your business

Selling goods to Sweden from abroad – VAT

If you are selling goods directly to Swedish consumers from abroad within the EU, the VAT rules may require you to register and pay Swedish VAT on such sales.

VAT – Distance sales to non taxable persons in Sweden

Foreign companies operating in Sweden in the financial field

Such companies may need to submit annual income statements (Swedish abbreviation KU) to the Swedish Tax Agency.

Cross border business activities

Non-EU entrepreneurs: VAT on electronic services (VOES)

Non-EU businesses who sell E-services are free to register at a single national tax agency within the EU, for example with the Swedish Tax Agency. We will then be that business’s one stop shop for registering, declaring and paying such VAT.

One Stop Shop (MOSS – OSS) non-EU traders

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