Get started

Get started

Get started Sole trader As a sole trader (self-employed) you run and are responsible for the business as a private person. No starting capital is required for sole traders. You need to register your business with the Swedish Tax Agency. You may also, but do...
Business registration and tax

Business registration and tax

Business registration and tax All forms of business enterprise except for sole traders have to be registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office before starting to operate. As a sole trader, you can choose just to register for tax with the Swedish Tax...
Temporary importation

Temporary importation

Temporary importation ‘Temporary importation´ refers to the importation of goods to the EU for a limited time for later re-export in an unaltered state. When using temporary importation, you can get relief from customs duties and VAT when importing. In some cases, you...
VAT on imports

VAT on imports

VAT on imports Businesses generally report import VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency. However, businesses not registered for VAT in Sweden pay the import VAT to Swedish Customs. Swedish Customs also charge VAT on all goods imported for private use, whether or not the...