You should have a valid passport
You must show that you have significant experience in your field and
previous experience of running your own business
You must have documented relevant knowledge in Swedish and/or English
You must show that you are running the business, that you have the ultimate
responsibility for it and that you own at least half of the business
You should show that the business' services or goods are sold and/or
produced in Sweden
You must show that you have sufficient funds to support you and, if
applicable, your family during the first two years (equivalent to SEK
200,000 for you, SEK 100,000 for your spouse and SEK 50,000 for each
accompanying child)
You must show reliable source documentation for your budget
You should show that you have established customer contacts and/or a
network in Sweden
You must show that your company, following a 2-year probationary period,
will have its finances in balance and you have the ability to support
yourself and, your family included (if applicable)
Documents:
Copies of the pages in your passport which show your personal information,
photograph, signature, passport number, passport issuing country, the
period of the passport's validity, entry and exit stamps and whether you
have permission to live in countries other than your country of origin
Bank statements which shows that you have sufficient funds to support you
and your family during the first two years (equivalent to SEK 200,000 for
you, SEK 100,000 for your spouse and SEK 50,000 for each accompanying child)
Bank statements which show, that you have sufficient funds to buy the
business and to cover the estimated costs and investments necessary to run
the business (if applicable)
Contract of sale if you have bought or intend to buy the business or
enterprise
Partnership agreement or stock register
Bank document showing your part in the purchase
Contracts with customers/suppliers and for premises
Annual accounts/reports for the previous two years (if the business has
been in operation earlier)
Balance sheet and income statement (report) for the current financial year,
up to and including the previous month
Course certificate or other evidence that you speak Swedish and/or English
Certificates to substantiate your educational background
Certificates from previous employers (if applicable)
Certificate of registration for companies you own or have own outside of
Sweden
NoticeThe information provided has been collected using the latest documents and documents provided by various international online sources and may contain errors or non-compliance with the latest developments of the day. Therefore, the reader is suggested to act carefully and refer to the relevant embassy or get advice from experienced lawyers. Remember that we at our Group only provide advice on accommodation through the start-up or purchase of business and property.