Swedish shelf companies, work permits and relocation, explained.
Practical guides from our advisory team — written for founders, executives and immigration counsel evaluating Sweden as an operating base.
- Tax and Compliance · 21 May 2026 · 8 min read
Scaling from One AB to a Holding Group: Tax and Governance
A single operating AB is usually the wrong long-term home for retained profits. Here is when to introduce a holding company.
Read article → - Work Permits · 14 May 2026 · 8 min read
Why Migrationsverket Rejects Work Permit Applications
Rejection adds 6 to 12 months and a permanent flag on the applicant. These are the seven failure modes we see repeatedly.
Read article → - Company Formation · 7 May 2026 · 6 min read
Buying a Shelf Company vs Incorporating: Side-by-Side Comparison
Incorporating from scratch costs less. Buying off the shelf saves weeks and unlocks credit. Here is the honest comparison.
Read article → - Tax and Compliance · 30 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Becoming a Swedish Tax Resident: The 183-Day Rule and Beyond
Tax residency is not the same as immigration residency. The 183-day rule is only one of three independent tests.
Read article → - Relocation · 23 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
Spouse Work Rights on a Swedish Sponsored Visa
Sweden is unusually generous to dependants. The spouse of a sponsored worker gets the same labour market access as the principal.
Read article → - Shelf Companies · 16 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
Shelf Company Pricing in Sweden: What You Are Actually Paying For
Pricing across Swedish shelf company providers varies by an order of magnitude. The differences are real, not marketing.
Read article → - Work Permits · 9 Apr 2026 · 7 min read
Highly Skilled Worker vs Standard Work Permit: Which Path?
Not every applicant should default to the standard arbetstillstand. For senior hires, the Blue Card or ICT route can be faster and more portable.
Read article → - Relocation · 2 Apr 2026 · 8 min read
Cost of Living in Stockholm for Relocating Executives in 2026
Stockholm is expensive but not in the ways most relocation guides suggest. Here are the line items that actually move the budget.
Read article → - Tax and Compliance · 26 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Bolagsverket and Skatteverket: Your Annual Filings Calendar
Miss a filing and the credit rating drops overnight. This is the calendar every Swedish CFO actually uses.
Read article → - Company Formation · 19 Mar 2026 · 5 min read
The SEK 25,000 Share Capital: What It Means in Practice
The SEK 25,000 floor sounds low, but it interacts with the forced liquidation rules in ways most founders only learn the hard way.
Read article → - Work Permits · 12 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
Migrationsverket Certified Employer Status: How to Get It
Certified employer status cuts work permit processing from months to weeks. The criteria are stricter than most companies realise.
Read article → - Relocation · 5 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
Personnummer vs Samordningsnummer: The Practical Difference
Almost nothing works in Sweden without one of these two numbers. The difference between them decides what you can actually do.
Read article → - Shelf Companies · 26 Feb 2026 · 9 min read
Shelf Company Due Diligence: A 14-Point Checklist
A shelf company purchase is fast, but only if the diligence has been done. These are the 14 documents you need on the table before signing.
Read article → - Tax and Compliance · 19 Feb 2026 · 6 min read
F-skatt and VAT Registration: What Every Swedish Company Needs
Without an active F-skatt registration, no Swedish client will pay your invoices gross. Here is how the registration chain actually works.
Read article → - Relocation · 12 Feb 2026 · 8 min read
Stockholm vs Gothenburg vs Malmo: Where Should You Headquarter?
The choice of city is not just lifestyle. It affects salary expectations, Migrationsverket workload, and your effective municipal tax.
Read article → - Credit and Banking · 5 Feb 2026 · 7 min read
Opening a Swedish Business Bank Account as a Foreign Founder
The single hardest step in setting up a Swedish business is opening the bank account. Here is what actually moves the needle.
Read article → - Company Formation · 29 Jan 2026 · 6 min read
Aktiebolag vs Enskild Firma: Which Structure Wins for Foreign Founders?
Sole trader is faster to register, but only an aktiebolag unlocks work permits, limited liability and serious bank credit.
Read article → - Credit and Banking · 22 Jan 2026 · 7 min read
The UC Credit Rating Explained: AAA, AA, A and Why It Matters
UC AB issues the credit rating that every Swedish supplier, landlord and bank looks at before extending terms. Here is how to read it.
Read article → - Work Permits · 15 Jan 2026 · 8 min read
Sweden Work Permit 2026: Salary Thresholds, Timelines and Sponsorship
Sweden raised the salary threshold for non-EU work permits again in 2026. Here is what employers and applicants need to know before filing.
Read article → - Shelf Companies · 8 Jan 2026 · 9 min read
Buying a Swedish Shelf Company in 2026: The Complete Guide
A shelf company is a pre-registered Swedish aktiebolag that has been kept dormant on the shelf until a new owner takes over. Here is how to buy one the right way.
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