E-commerce & Trading
Thinking about moving to Sweden to run your business? The self-employment permit might be your route-but it’s not for the unprepared. With only 107 approvals in 2024 and processing times that can stretch over a year, this permit demands serious preparation. But here’s the good news: well-prepared applications can be approved in as little as […]
A practical guide to staying compliant when sending employees to work in another EU country If you’re a European entrepreneur planning to send an employee or consultant to work in another EU country for several months, you’ve probably heard about the A1-certificate and posted worker rules. But there’s a critical tax issue that catches many […]
This guide gives an overview of “exit taxes” across Europe, specifically tailored for 2025/2026. Things are moving quickly (for example, at the time of writing it is unclear how things will turn out with a potential UK exit tax). Exit taxation is a tax on the unrealized “on-paper” profit of your assets (like company shares) […]
You are starting up a new company in the Netherlands and you have a certain growth expectation? In that case, you will probably need to have some sort of funding. If you are not financing your business yourself, you should look for external funding possibilities. Luckily, the Netherlands offers a wide variety of funding networks, […]
Sweden allows virtual addresses for company registration but meeting real operational requirements is more complex than it appears. If you’re planning to establish a Swedish presence through a virtual office, understanding the gap between legal acceptance and practical compliance is crucial. Bolagsverket requirements The Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) has clear address requirements for company […]
Estonia ranks #1 in the OECD for tax competitiveness, for the 12th year running. If you’re an entrepreneur considering where to base your business, here’s what makes Estonia stand out. Flat and Simple Estonia charges a flat 22% on all income: employment, capital gains, rental income, pensions. No progressive brackets. No complicated calculations. A household […]
For any business expanding into the Nordics, forecasting costs is often the biggest challenge. This article provides a detailed look at the numbers you need to know for fulfillment routes, warehousing fees, and final shipping rates. If you are still in the early stages of choosing a location, this guide to Warehousing & 3PL in […]
Expanding a food or nutrition business into the Nordic market requires specialized logistics. This is not just about moving boxes; it’s about handling products with strict quality, batch, and expiry date requirements. Based on our research on earlier cases, you can find some prices for this type of 3PL below as well as practical information […]
Norway’s regulatory framework for consumer electronics operates on two levels: strict national consumer protection laws and harmonized European Economic Area (EEA) technical standards. Understanding both is important for successful market entry. Regulatory Framework: A Dual-Layer System Norwegian National Laws EEA Regulations Consumer electronics must comply with several EU directives: Mandatory Language Requirements All consumer-facing documentation […]
When expanding to Europe, one of the costliest mistakes a foreign company can make is assuming their 3PL partner’s insurance covers the full value of their inventory. It doesn’t. If your 3PL’s warehouse in the Netherlands or Dublin has a fire, flood, or goes bankrupt, you are not fully protected by their policy. You will […]