Sweden

In the past decade, Sweden has been one of the largest recipients of FDI in the world. This clearly demonstrates Sweden’s attractiveness on the global investment scene, where foreign investors increasingly seek new products and technologies, innovations and skills, as well as new markets.

Despite weak international demand, the Swedish economy remains strong, with public finances in surplus, low inflation and decent growth. The government is committed to maintaining strong basic development but will also continue its important investments in infrastructure, education and R&D.

Various international benchmarking studies have recently given Sweden a top-ranking position in terms of business climate and the potential for attracting foreign investment. The government aims to maintain and strengthen this position. In Sweden, foreign investors will continue to benefit from a business environment that has given rise to some of the most sophisticated and profitable products and technologies in the world.

Investors are welcomed with a favourable, competitive cost proposition, a corporate-friendly tax environment, an innovative business climate driven by leading-edge information technology and strong market potential. Business opportunities exist across the economy, including ICT industries, microelectronics, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, automotive engineering, wood processing, food processing and business services.