Registering as Self employed

Member since 15 December 2025

Richard NagleMember15 December 2025 13:10:00

I have an offer of a job in Sweden but I have been asked to register as self-employed in Sweden. Does anyone know how long the process would take

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Meelsakkie Member

Member since 14 May 2019

MeelsakkieMember15 December 2025 14:12:18

Richard,

Contact 'Bolagsverket' for a valid answer to your question.

The cycle from start to completion also depends on your proficiency in submitting the required information e.g. clearly layout business plan, tax- & personal detail, presenting liability coverage (if needed), and more.

It can take up to a number of months, unfortunately not a few days or a couple of weeks.

Hop onto it if this is the route for you.

H H Smith New member

Member since 16 March 2026

H H SmithNew member16 March 2026 08:24:01

To register as self-employed took me 4 weeks. I didn't need a detailed business plan and the only info they wanted was proof I did not owe any taxes from outside sweden (the last country I lived in) they asked because I hadn't lived in Sweden yet for 2 years. But this was easily done and within 4 weeks I was registered. I would say 6 weeks to 2 months but I think that is only if you need to provide a lot of paperwork for some reason.