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. 

Have you decided to start a business? This information will help you get started. Compare different company forms, choose a company name and register your company. 

On these pages you can read about how taxes, fees and VAT work. You can also read more about how you report the results for your company. 

Information for you who have employees. For example, work environment, sick leave and how you can develop your staff. 

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.