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Sweden × Government & Regulatory Affairs
Government & Regulatory Affairs in Sweden
Licences, approvals and dealing with regulators. In Sweden, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Government & Regulatory Affairs professional in Sweden for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Sweden at a glanceNordics
Stockholm · Tuesday 3 November
21:54
Local time
- Currency
- SEK
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +46
- Region
- Nordics
What the rules say in Sweden
Government & Regulatory Affairs, the essentials
From the Sweden market guide: the points that matter most for government & regulatory affairs, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Partly source-checked19% of statements checked against a source11 checked against an official source0 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-1916 held back until checked against an official source9 topics include AI-written statements, not source-checkedNot yet professionally reviewed
Limited companies, trading partnerships and branches of foreign companies are registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket).
Company and branch registration.AI-written, not source-checkedAt least half of the board members of a limited company must reside in the EEA unless Bolagsverket grants an exemption, and if neither the managing director nor any board member resides in Sweden the company must authorise a person resident in Sweden to accept service of documents.
Limited companies.AI-written, not source-checkedSince 1 December 2023 the Foreign Direct Investment Screening Act has required investors of any nationality, including Swedish investors, to notify the Inspectorate of Strategic Products before investing in companies carrying on protected activities, such as security-sensitive activities and critical infrastructure.
Investments in protected activities.AI-written, not source-checkedFinansinspektionen, the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority, authorises and supervises banks, insurers, investment firms, payment institutions and other financial undertakings.
Financial services.AI-written, not source-checkedPublic procurement is governed by legislation implementing the EU procurement directives, including the Public Procurement Act (LOU), and the Swedish Competition Authority supervises compliance.
Contracting authorities and bidders.AI-written, not source-checkedSweden has no general restriction on foreign individuals or companies acquiring real estate.
Real estate acquisitions.AI-written, not source-checkedExpert tax relief allows qualifying foreign experts, researchers and key personnel recruited to work in Sweden to have part of their income exempt from tax for a limited period.
Foreign key personnel.AI-written, not source-checkedProducts covered by EU harmonised legislation must meet its requirements, including CE marking where required, before being placed on the Swedish market, and Swedish market surveillance authorities enforce compliance.
Product conformity.AI-written, not source-checked
Read the full guide: Entry, investment and company formation · Licensing, incentives and property · Deals, competition and restructuring
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Identify licences, registrations and approvals
- 02Map the relevant regulators and filing sequence
- 03Prepare the regulatory work
- 04Support ongoing regulatory engagement and compliance
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before government & regulatory affairs work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Cases
What clients bring to Government & Regulatory Affairs
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Sweden.
Urgent Our licence application abroad has been stuck for months. Can anyone move it?Market entry, licensing & government engagementWhich licences do we need before we can start operating abroad?Market entry, licensing & government engagementCan we launch our product in this country, or does it need approval first?Healthcare, life sciences & medical regulationOur licence abroad is due for renewal. What do we need to do?Market entry, licensing & government engagementDo our labels and product meet the rules in this country?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsCan we launch a new product in our existing markets abroad?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWe've received a notice from a regulator abroad. What do we do?White-collar investigations & financial crimeWe're bringing a sporting event to a new country. What do we need?Sports, athletes & sporting institutionsWhat do we need to publish our game in other countries?Copyright, media & digital content rightsWe're staging a festival or concert abroad. What do we need?Copyright, media & digital content rights
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