Start your own business
Starting your own business can be a big and exciting step. In Sweden, over a million people have chosen to do so. Here you will find advice and information about support that can help you get started safely.
What does it mean to start your own business?
Starting your own business can take many different forms. You can work on your own and be self-employed or run a larger company with employees. Perhaps you’d like to offer your skills as a consultant or start a business with a friend.
The most important thing is that the business idea is viable and that there is a market for the business you want to start. As a business owner, you are your own manager. This brings freedom, but also responsibility. Your responsibilities include:
- developing and running your business
- customer contact
- planning your business
- bookkeeping and finances
- government agency contact.
You can get help with certain tasks, such as bookkeeping or administration.
Everything you need to know about starting your own business
Take advantage of advice from experts when starting your own business. (Subtitles in English)
Did you know
that around 75 per cent of all companies in Sweden are one-man firms, whilst around 20 per cent are classified as micro-enterprises with 1–9 employees.
Support when you want to start your own business
If you have a business idea that could provide you with long-term livelihood, you may in some cases be eligible for support from Arbetsförmedlingen when starting your own business. 85 per cent of those who receive funding from us go on to start businesses with which they can earn their livelihood.
We can offer consultation and help you get your business plan reviewed.
Now and then we hold information sessions on starting and running a business. There you get practical advice and can ask questions to our experts.
Attend information sessions on starting your own business (in Swedish)
If you have a viable business idea and are registered as a jobseeker, you can receive financial support when starting your business.