Setting up as a sole trader in Sweden

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Setting up and registering as a sole trader

There is lots of help and information available for becoming a sole trader in Sweden. There is a fee, and you can find more information about that here:  

Get started – sole trader - verksamt.se 

Fees - verksamt.se 

You may also find the following websites useful in understanding what you need to consider when starting up your own business:

• Innan du startar eget företag | Skatteverket What to think about before starting your own business – tax authorities.
• Enskild näringsverksamhet - Starta och driva företag | Skatteverket How to start and manage your own business – tax authorities.
  
• Enskild näringsverksamhet (enskild firma) – webbseminarier | Skatteverket Tax authorities' guide and webinar on how to start your own business.
  
• NyföretagarCentrum Sverige - Vi skapar framtidens företag (nyforetagarcentrum.com) Free consultations and lots of information for people wanting to start their own business.
• Startguiden - Starta framgångsrika företag - almi Lots of free information and help for starting your own business.  

Using an invoicing company

It is also possible to invoice and receive payment for your work without starting your own business. You can sign up with a company who will invoice and handle your tax and financial obligations for you. Below is some information on how to do that and some links to companies who offer that service.

If you decide to invoice this way, please check that the invoicing company you are using accepts payments from companies based in the UK.

• Egenanställningsföretag | Skatteverket  - Information from the Swedish tax authorities.
• Egenanställning - verksamt.se.  
• Vi jämför 5 populära tjänster för fakturering utan företag (gigway.se) - This is a page comparing five companies who offer you the services you need to be able to invoice and work as a freelancer without having to start your own business. PLEASE NOTE: Sandberg does not have experience of, nor recommend, any particular company, so it is your responsibility to research the options available and select one to suit your requirements. 
• Another popular company in Sweden is: Fakturera utan eget företag som privatperson - Frilans Finans