WHY SHOULD I INVEST IN SWEDEN:

Sweden is a developed country. International companies are attracted to Sweden for numerous
reasons. The country is a global leader of innovation and with a highly skilled labor force,
sophisticated consumers, easy to understand business procedures, an openness to
international trade and a stable economy.

Innovation and design:

There are many examples of Sweden’s commitment to innovation and design and it is the
birthplace to some of history’s most influential scientists. The curator of the noble price and
one of history’s most successful industrialists and entrepreneurs Alfred Noble was born in
Stockholm. In addition, the long list of world’s renowned companies and brands of Swedish
origin such as Ikea, H&M, Ericson and Volvo is a testimony of Sweden’s international tradition
know-how and skill. Among the most iconic examples of Swedish innovation are the
pacemaker, the interlocking zipper, and the three point seatbelt. Sweden has also given the
world blue tooth, dental implant, and the computer mouse.

World class research and development:

Research and development output in Sweden is well beyond that of other European
economies. According to innovation union 2014, published by the European commission,
Sweden is above all other EU member states in terms of innovation. The country has a strong
tradition of inventors and this, coupled with strong links between research institutes and
private and public sectors, make for a productive forward looking country. Sweden is also
committed to R&D. the EU target for R&D IS 3 PERCENT OF GDP investment by 2020. Sweden
has exceeded this target-investing 3.37 percent by 2012.

Competitive Economy:
Innovation and growth thrive in a country like Sweden thanks to its highly skilled workforce.
The World Economic Forum’s global competitiveness report 2012-13 placed Sweden fourth in
the world competitiveness yearbook-2014. According to the report Sweden is among the top 10
for having an image abroad that encourages business development. In general there is a strong
co relation between a country’s overall competitiveness ranking and its international image as a
place to do business.

Low Corporation Tax

Sweden has a corporate tax of 22 percent on net profit, lowered from 26.3
percent in 2013. The country also benefits from a business friendly corporate tax
structure.