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 […]
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The 183-Day Rule: What EU Entrepreneurs Need to Know About Cross-Border Consulting
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 […]
European Exit Tax Country Comparison for Founders 2025/2026
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) […]
Virtual Offices in Sweden: Legal Requirements & Pricing
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 […]
What Does Nordic Fulfillment from Denmark Cost?
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 […]
The Real Difference Between €1,000 and €50,000+ Company Formation
At NordicHQ, we help entrepreneurs and growing companies establish themselves across Europe. And there’s one question that comes up constantly: Why does company formation cost €1,000 at one firm and €50,000+ at another? Both numbers are real. Both are legitimate. They’re just building you completely different companies. The €1,000 Company This gets you operational fast. […]
Top Countries 2025: Competitiveness, Innovation, Development and Happiness
The Complete Rankings 2024 Rank 2025 Rank Country WCRCompetitiveness GIIInnovation HDIHuman Development Happiness Total Score (1) 1 Switzerland 1 1 2 13 17 (2) 2 Sweden 8 2 5 4 19 (3) 3 Denmark 4 9 4 2 19 (4) 4 Netherlands 10 8 8 5 31 (5) 5 Finland 14 7 12 1 34 […]
Freelancing and Consulting in Sweden: Choose the Right Structure
If you are a foreign entrepreneur or consultant looking to work in Sweden, understanding your business structure options is crucial. Below is a breakdown of the three main paths. 3 structure options Umbrella CompanyThe simplest route. You become an employee of an umbrella company that handles all admin while you focus on your work. No […]
Why Sweden is Europe’s Smartest Investment
Interesting video on how Sweden distinguishes itself from its European peers. These factors—a strong financial market, a culture of innovation, and a supportive social safety net—make Sweden particularly appealing for foreign entrepreneurs looking to establish a global presence.
Warehousing & Logistics for Food Products in the Nordics
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 […]