BUSINESS IMMIGRATION to SWEDEN THE PROGRAM of setting up a company, obtaining a residence permit and citizenship

1. BUSINESS IMMIGRATION
to SWEDEN
THE PROGRAM
of setting up a company,
obtaining a residence permit
and citizenship

2. Why Sweden?
 Modern, free and open society
 Safe and positive environment
 Affordable and high quality education and health care
 Property rights protection and low corruption level
 Independent court, effective law enforcement system
 Innovative and competitive economy
 Strong and reliable banking sector
 Huge opportunities for business development
 English is fluently used by most people
Business immigration:
Who may be interested in?
 Planning to move to another country, but keeping control over your business?
 Selling out your business and starting a new project in a better social and economic environment?
 Investing your capital to live comfortably on interest income?
OR
 Is developing an international project important for people and capital movement freedom?
 Planning for secure family future in a supportive environment?
 Or just want to live and work in a modern society of equal opportunities?
THEN the program of BUSINESS IMMIGRATION to SWEDEN IS FOR YOU!

3. #7
out of 187 countries
#7
out of 144 countries
Sweden: fast facts
country by territory
in Western Europe
after France and Spain#3
million
people9,7
80
83
Average life expectancy Political system -
constitutional
monarchy
parliamentary democracy
residents were born
abroad14,8%
in terms of
GDP per capita (nominal)
by Human Development
Index (inequality-adjusted)
#10
out of 144 countries
by Global
Competitiveness Index
#4
out of 175 countries
by Corruption Perceptions
Index
#2
out of 167 countries
by
Democracy Index
200 years
without war

4. Business in Sweden:
Aktiebolag (AB) - limited liability company
 The most common legal form of business organization is a limited liability company
(Aktiebolag or AB), where shareholders are not personally liable for the obligations of the
company
 One or more founders, who must meet certain requirements, can form a limited liability
company:
 Person residing in the European Economic Area territory
(EEA) = EU + Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein
 Swedish legal entity
 Legal entity established in the EEA with headquarters or major operations in the EEA
Swedish company Managing Director must be a resident of the EEA. In some cases, the
Company Registrar may grant an exemption from this requirement
 If none of the company representatives is a resident in Sweden, Director / Board of Directors
must appoint an authorized person resident in Sweden, as a contact person for communication
with the authorities of Sweden, on behalf of the company
 There are no restrictions on the number or citizenship of company shareholders
 Shareholders have the right to regulate their relations in accordance with private, non-public
agreements or to a certain extent, in accordance with the Articles and / or Memorandum of
Association
 All shares have equal rights, unless otherwise provided in the Articles. The Articles of the
company can define different classes of shares, i.e. different rights to participate in the assets or
profits of the company, multiple voting rights, etc.
 Private companies must have a paid-up share capital of at least SEK 50,000
(around EUR 5,700)
 Corporate Tax - 22%
 Wide network of tax
treaties - more than 80
countries
 No withholding tax
on interest and
royalties
 Low rate or
exemption for
withholding tax on
dividends (EC Directive
and tax treaties)
 Capital gain tax
exemption
(qualifications)

5. Moving to Sweden: choose the location for the residence
 Political, business and cultural center, the largest
city of the country
 Capital city region is the most populated area in
Sweden - around 2.1 million people, the population of
Stockholm is about 870,000
 Temperate maritime climate with mild winters and
cool summers. Mild winters due to the strong
influence of the Gulf Stream, and summer
temperatures rarely exceed 25°C
 Convenient flights to the major European cities -
about 1.5 -2.5 flight hours
 A regular ferry service with Finland and the Baltic
States
 Advanced and modern city, located in the heart of
the Öresund - one of the most progressive regions
estimated by OECD and the largest labor market in
Scandinavia
 The third largest city in Sweden (~300,000
inhabitants), the administrative center of Skåne
region, the southernmost and warmest of the major
Swedish cities
 Öresund Bridge connects Malmö with Copenhagen,
and the largest airport in Scandinavia - Copenhagen
Kastrup. It takes 20/30 min. to get to Kastrup by
train/car from the city center. Regular ferry service to
Germany
 Sweden is divided into 21 counties (sv: län - county, state), which includes 290 municipalities
 The personal income tax rate depends on the choice of municipality for residence
Capital City Region
Stockholm
Southern Sweden, Skåne
Malmö

6. Moving to Sweden: property acquisition
 There are no restrictions in SWEDEN on property acquisition by foreign citizens or companies
 The fact of owning the real estate is not a basis for residence permit obtaining, but usually considered when extending
the temporary residence permit or obtain the permanent residence permit
 The price range for housing is very wide – from the most expensive in the capital to the cheapest in the remote municipalities
 Apartments and semi-detached houses are usually
owned by house-hold cooperatives, i.e. not acquiring a
specific apartment or semi-detached house, but the share
in a house-hold cooperative with the right of residence in a
particular apartment or semi-detached house
 After the purchase of a share in a house-hold
cooperative, member pays a monthly residential rental
payment, including utilities.
 However, the residential rental payment is lower if the
house-hold cooperative has less financial liabilities (loans),
well developed, etc.
EXAMPLE: an apartment near the centre of Malmö,
3 rooms, 79 sq. m. = 975,000 kr. (~ 107 600 euro)
Residential rental payment = 2160 kr. (240 euro)
Mortgage 2.7%, down payment of 15%
Apartment / Semi-detached house Villa / Plot of land
 Villa or/and land are registered under the ownership to
a physical or legal person
 The buyer pays the stamp duty of 1.5% (physical person)
of the appraised value
 Since 2008 the housing tax has been abolished and
replaced by a municipal duty which is 0.75% of the
appraised value, the maximum fee = 7074 kr.
EXAMPLE: Villa, 20 minutes from Malmö,
700 sq. m. plot, 4 rooms, 120 sq. m.
= 1,495,000 kr. (~ 165 000 euro)
Monthly utility = 2000 kr. (220 euro)
Mortgage 2.7%, down payment of 15%

7. BUSINESS IMMIGRATION program:
basic steps and individual options
Program steps Action / Results
Implementation /
Duration
Remark
Consultation, identification of
the goals and objectives over the
medium term
- optimal business ownership structure
- operational management and control
- program participants - spouse, children, relatives,
partners
2-3 hours 
Study visit to Sweden:
Stockholm or Malmö
- exploring the city
- sights, transport and infrastructure
2-3 days trip,
setting-up
within 7 days
OPTION
Limited liability company
formation and registration
- holding structure formation (optional)
- fiduciary shareholder services
- appointing the Director – Swedish resident
2-3 weeks 
Processing the documents and
application forms for work
permit and temporary residence
permit
- forms/documents for the applicant / owner
- forms/documents for family members
- obtaining for work permit and temporary
residence permit for 1-2 years
1-2 months 
Assistance with obtaining the
Swedish personal ID number and
Swedish ID card
- registration / mail address providing
- filing the application
4-5 weeks OPTION
Assistance with the selection of
accommodation for rent /
purchase
- searching and selecting the object
- assistance in working with the realtor
2-3 weeks OPTION

8. BUSINESS IMMIGRATION program:
RESIDENCE PERMIT and CITIZENSHIP
RESIDENCE PERMIT / Permission to work and stay in Sweden
 A work permit is needed to act as a company officer
 Work permit for a period exceeding 90 days is simultaneously a residence permit - temporary
residence permit
 Temporary residence permit also gives the right to stay in the Schengen area during 90 days -
for business and travel
 Application for an extension must be applied 1-2 months before the expiration of the
temporary permit. As a rule, the first temporary permission is valid for a year and 2 years in case
of subsequent renewal
 Temporary residence permit may not be exceed 4 years in total, after there will be a possibility
to apply for a permanent residence permit
Swedish CITIZENSHIP
 A request for citizenship can be applied after 5 years of continuous stay in Sweden
 The basic requirements for the application process are: having a permanent residence permit,
maintaining a decent lifestyle and lack of serious offenses
 The benefits of Swedish citizenship among other things are:
- living and working in other EU countries as well as in Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Norway and
Iceland
- no visa is required for entering to 173 countries

9. SHFM OVERSEAS Sweden Filial:
BUSINESS IMMIGRATION to Sweden
Please contact us for more information about our services in Sweden:
Т: +46 40 668 81 77
E: sweden@shfm-advisors.com
www.shfm-advisors.com
 Working out with the individual program scenario
 Formation, registration of companies, funds in Sweden and in other jurisdictions,
effective assets structuring
 Tax planning for holding structures
 Swedish resident Managing Director services
 Paperwork needed to apply for a work / temporary residence permit
 Support with the application and documents follow up, communication with the
Immigration Office and the Consular Department of the Embassy of Sweden
 Development and implementation of adapting process after moving to Sweden
 Assistance with choosing and acquiring the residential and commercial property,
operating businesses, etc.