Global Goes Local assists companies as one point of contact to get global employees local in Sweden through coordinating work permit applications needed to start working in Sweden. We take care of the entire application process and represent the employer as well as the employee.

Global Goes Local assists global companies as one point of contact to establish a business and get local in Sweden. We take care of company incorporation and legal admministration as well as registration with authorities such as the Company Register and Tax Authorities..

Work Permit

Why: Most non-EU citizens need a work permit to be entitled to work in Sweden.

When: The employee should in most cases apply for and have been granted a work permit before entering Sweden. Highly qualified employees and their employers receive a reply within 30 days from the day of submitting the work permit application.

How: The application should be submitted to the Swedish Migration Agency. The employer and the employee are represented by Global Goes Local to ensure a complete work permit application.

Company Establishment

Why: International companies, establishing a business in Sweden are guided through the process of incorporation and registration.

When: Before establishing a business in Sweden, it is recommended to consider what type of legal entity is needed.

How: A private limited liability company or a branch has to be registered with the Swedish Company Registration Office (Bolagsverket) as well as with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket).