This material is the "Sweden Business Base Establishment Guidebook" published by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in July 2025, a practical guide for Japanese companies considering establishing business bases or starting business activities in Sweden.
According to a report by the Swedish Agency for Growth Policy Analysis, the number of Japanese companies operating in Sweden reached 278 as of 2022, making it one of the important investment destinations in the Nordic region.
The guidebook consists of 5 chapters: Chapter 1 explains business forms based on Swedish company law, Chapter 2 covers the advantages and considerations of limited companies and branches most common for foreign companies, Chapter 3 details business entity registration procedures, Chapter 4 provides an overview of obtaining residence and work permits, and Chapter 5 explains employer reporting obligations.
Particularly regarding work permits, it comprehensively covers practical information including summaries of various types, exemption provisions, and the Posted Workers Directive concerning overseas dispatched workers.
This guidebook has a 28-page structure, created by JETRO's Europe Division and JETRO London Office, serving as important reference material for Japanese companies considering business expansion in Sweden.