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Lack of operating licenses
No operating licenses are required to conduct business in Sweden. There are exceptions for specific areas such as insurance, banking and financial services, though investors approved by other EU countries may benefit from mutual recognition of such licenses. Swedish law allows limited liability companies with only one owner. Hence, wholly-owned subsidiaries are permitted.

Ease of access

Swedish public sector services are efficient, easily accessible and available online in English. Red tape is kept to a minimum. Officials are helpful and service-minded. On offer are some of the most advanced electronic public services in the EU. Forms and information is available in English as well as in other languages.

Corporate Taxation

• Competitive corporate tax rate
• Favorable holding company regime
• Tax reduction for key personnel
• Attractive tax package

Competitive corporate tax rate
Sweden is one of the most competitive locations for corporate taxation in Europe. Its precedence in this area is confirmed in comparative surveys on national business environments and competitiveness and in analysis by international tax consultants.

Favorable holding company regime
Recent legislation (2003) put Sweden on the map as an attractive location for holding companies, on a par with the Netherlands. Sales of business-related shares are exempt from capital gains tax. Dividends and royalties are tax-free. Paid interest on loans is fully deductible. Tax treaties have been signed with more than 80 countries to avoid double taxation.