In the following sections you will find the nuts and bolts of what it means to run a business in Sweden and the Stockholm region. According to World Bank figures for 2009, Sweden is the most knowledge-based economy in the world. There is an extensive pool of highly skilled labor, and the economy invests heavily in research and development.
Salary levels are relatively low, and there is a competitive corporate tax rate of 26.3 percent.
Swedish employment contracts are normally valid indefinitely but include a probationary period.
A high percentage of workers speak English, and in many cases, additional languages.
Knowledge-sharing and consensus
Sweden is known for a non-hierarchical management approach based on consensus, knowledge-sharing and delegation of responsibility to the individual.
Business frameworks are transparent and user-friendly.
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Source: Invest Sweden