Have you been thinking about starting your own business but haven’t taken the plunge yet? Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to start your own business!
There are many advantages to running your own business, not least of which is being your own boss and managing your time. Whether you want to run a full-time business or balance it with studies or another job, being an entrepreneur doesn’t mean all your time and money has to go into the business. You can still study, work, or do other activities simultaneously.
And, don’t forget there’s plenty of support available, including coaching and financing. Don’t hesitate to reach out for individual start-up meeting, completely free of charge, from our business developers.
Guide: Start a Business – Step by Step
You have a business idea and a business plan, know the market, have a grasp of finances, and have decided to start a business… You’ve come a long way, so here’s how you take the next step:
First, you need to decide whick business form. The most common forms are Sole Proprietorship (EF/Enskild Firma) and Limited Company (AB/Aktiebolag). Learn about all business forms on verksamt.se.
Guide to get started with your business
- Register Your Business at verksamt.se!
- Choose Company name
- Apply for Business Tax (F or FA).
Learn about all business forms on verksamt.se. - Apply for VAT (moms).
- Decide if you want to protect the business name.
- Decide if you want to protect your brand or patent the idea (prv.se).
- Open a Bank Account.
- Set up accounting once you get started.
- More about making a budget.
- Examine the insurance you need or check if it’s included in your union.
- Talk to Others. Accept help.
- Expand your network. Do you want to be visible on social media, have your own website, network physically?
Tips on 8 Valuable Links
- Starta/Run/Develop a business Verksamt.se/starta
- Patent/Protect your idea: Prv.se
- Seek financing: Tillväxtverket.se , Almi.se , Energimyndigheten.se
- Financing for innovative ideas: Vinnova.se , Linnéacapital.se , almi.se
- Insurance: Forsakringskassan.se/privatperson/foretagare
- Support and grants: Arbetsformedlingen.se
- Register your business: Bolagsverket.se
- Declare, make financial statements etc Skatteverket.se/business
Remember that there’s a lot of support available, both coaching and financing. So, don’t hesitate to reach out for individual start-up meeting, completely free of charge, from our business developers.