Invest Sweden

April 19, 2023

Presented by:

Ann-SofieJonssonInvesment Advisor

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Sweden in general

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Invest Sweden at a glance

Background Started activities in 1996 Responsible to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Personnel 70 employees in 5 countries 90 % + have business backgrounds Sector specialists

Results Has participated in 1,600 investments since

inception

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Industry specialists in numerous business sectors

Automotive

Cleantech

Information and communication technologies

Life sciences

Materials Science

Real estate/Construction

Business processes

Financial services

Travel and hospitality

Retail

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Invest Swedens international organization

Offices

-Sweden-India -Japan-China-North America-Brazil

Embassies and consulates

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Partners in 17 regions

Business Region Göteborg

Värmland County

Örebro County

Jämtland County

Sjuhärad

Skaraborg

Dalarna County

Stockholm Business Region

Östergötland County

Kalmar County

Gävleborg County

Jönköping County

Kronoberg County

Västerbotten County

Business Region Skåne

Norrbotten County

Västernorrland County

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Invest Sweden – Investment facilitator

General and tailor-made information on business areas, investment opportunities and the Swedish economy.

Practical advice on how to establish a business in Sweden.

Assistance throughout the establishment process.

Support in finding the best location in Sweden.

Help in finding potential business partners (match-making).

Introduction to useful contacts, authorities and utility providers.

Services are confidential and free of charge.

Sweden and the global competition

Sweden is one of the world most internationalized economies

Foreign assets is around 60% of GDP Foreign companies employ more than 600.000 Swedes Swedish companies has more than 1.000.000 people employed

abroad

Sweden is one of the world most competitive economies Sweden is the most competitive economy within EU according to

World Economic Forum Summing up 8 other global indices* indicate that Sweden has the

world best industry climate Scandinavia as a whole is the best region for all those indices

Most competitive countries in the world2010–2011, Country rank

1. Switzerland

2. Sweden

3. Singapore

4. US

5. Germany

6. Japan

7. Finland

8. Netherlands

9. Denmark

10. CanadaSource: Global Competitiveness Index; World Economic Forum, 2010-2011

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The Nordic Countries, the eleventh largest economy in the world

Total population of the Nordic countries is approx. 25,500,000

The Nordic GDP is USD 1,330 Billion, which makes it the eleventh largest economy in the world

Source: Norden I tal 2010 and IMD 2010

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Sweden in the Northern European region

100 million consumers

Intra-regional trade

All countries in the region, except Russia and Norway, are members of the EU

Preferred location for Regional HQ

Sweden attracts roughly half of all inward investment in the region

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Given its size one of the largest recipients of International investment

Source: Unctad, 2011

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Germany

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Largest recipients of FDI worldwide2005-2009, US$ million

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Made in Sweden - Source of international success International companies of Swedish origin

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An export-dependentFree Trade nation

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Actually closer than you think

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Safety Matches 3-point safety belt Zipper

Adjustable wrench Skype Ball bearings The Coca Cola bottle

KDDI Music Downloading

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Denmark

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UK

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Source: National Institute of Economic Research Eurostat; OECD, 2011

GDP growth in selected countries1997–2011, average annual change, percent

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Finland

France

Germany

Source: National Institute of Economic Research Eurostat; OECD, 2011

Inflation rate1997–2011, annual average, percent

Strong and stable economy

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Efficient and reliable government

Protectionism does not impair the conduct of your business

Product and service legislation does not deter business activity

Bribing and corruption are at low levels

Equal opportunity legislation in your country encourages economic development

Bureaucracy does not hinder business activity

Source: IMD world competitiveness yearbook, 2008

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Economic growth and emissions reductions

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GDP growth CO2 emissions SO2 emissions

NOx emissions VOC emissions

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Source: Swedish Energy Agency, based on data from Statistics Sweden and Swedish Environmental Protection Agency

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Business sector opportunities

Information & communication technologies (ICT)

Life sciences Finance Well-known as a test market

Cleantech Automation Automotive Tourism Retail

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Availability of skilled labor 2009

Source: IMD World Competitivness Yearbook 2009

1. Ireland

2. Japan

3. Switzerland

4. Sweden

5. Denmark

6. Finland

7. Phillippines

8. Israel

9. Singapore

10. US

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Great place to live

1. Iceland

2 Norway

3. Australia

4. Canada

5. Ireland

6. Sweden

7. Switzerland

9. Netherlands

10. France

23. Germany

Source: Human Development Index, UNDP, 2008

Welcome to Sweden

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