Materials
Here you will find carefully curated industry news, interviews, guides, and expert insights from BTR—all designed to make your expansion across the Nordic region simpler, more secure, and more successful.
Annual report requirements in Sweden: What foreign-owned companies need to know
All Swedish limited companies (aktiebolag) must prepare and file an annual report with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) every year....
Work permit in Sweden 2026: requirements, application and processing time
Are you going to employ someone from a country outside the EU and EEA, or have you yourself received a job offer in Sweden? Then you generally need to...
Finnish Business Culture & Etiquette: What US Managers Should Know
Finnish business culture is direct, dependable and built on trust. Workplaces generally have flat hierarchies, and employees are expected to manage their...
The key business risks when establishing in Sweden in 2026 (and how to avoid them)
Sweden offers stability, talent and access to Nordic and European markets. But differences in employment law, tax, payroll and workplace culture can create...
Accounting rules in Sweden for foreign-owned companies: K2, K3, VAT and local requirements
Once a Swedish subsidiary has been registered, accounting quickly becomes a matter of local compliance. The group’s accounting policies may still govern...
How to hire employees in Sweden: Your options as a foreign company
You’ve found the right person in Sweden. Now you need to decide who will employ them, how payroll will work and which Swedish obligations apply – ideally...
Swedish business culture and business etiquette: What American managers need to know
Expanding into Sweden can feel familiar for American companies. English proficiency is high and workplaces are often international. But important differences...
EOR vs. PEO vs. starting a company in Sweden: which solution suits your business?
Expanding into Sweden is an exciting opportunity, but before you hire employees or establish operations you need to address an important question:
Should...
How to start a business in Sweden: The complete guide for entrepreneurs and foreign companies 2026
Are you considering starting a business in Sweden? Whether you are a Swedish entrepreneur, represent a company within the EU, or work for an international...
Employer of Record in Sweden, Denmark and Finland: Similarities and differences
Expanding into the Nordics is attractive for many international companies. Sweden, Denmark and Finland offer a highly educated workforce, stable economies...
New K2 and K3 rules in Sweden: what companies should know from 2026
Swedish accounting regulations are changing, and many companies need to review whether they can continue using K2 or whether they need to prepare for K3.
Accounting and payroll for foreign-owned Swedish companies
Setting up a Swedish company is only the beginning.
Once the company is in place, foreign-owned businesses need to ensure that payroll, accounting and...
Entering the Nordic Market with EOR: Questions with Erik Doxner
Erik Doxner, Customer Success Manager at BTR, is interviewed by our recruitment partner Olofsson & Ingmarsson and shares valuable insights into how companies...
Common Compliance Mistakes Foreign Companies Make in Denmark
Denmark is often an attractive first or second step for international companies expanding in the Nordics. It has a strong economy, skilled workforce and...
Common Compliance Mistakes Foreign Companies Make in Finland
Finland is an attractive market for foreign companies expanding in the Nordics. It offers a stable business environment, skilled talent and strong opportunities...
Guide: PEO Solutions in Finland: What Foreign Companies Need to Know Before Hiring
Expanding into Finland gives international companies access to a highly skilled workforce and a stable business environment. However, employing people...
Guide: PEO Solutions in Sweden: When Growing Companies Need More Than Payroll
Many companies entering or expanding in Sweden start with one urgent question: “How do we employ people and stay compliant?” At first, the answer may seem...
When to Move from EOR to a Legal Entity in Sweden
Expanding into Sweden often starts with speed. That is why many foreign companies begin with an Employer of Record, or EOR. It lets you hire in Sweden...
What Foreign Companies Need Beyond Bookkeeping in Sweden
Many foreign companies entering Sweden think they need an accountant. What they actually need is a local operating partner.
Foreign Talent to Sweden’s Industrial Projects
Sweden is home to some of the most significant industrial and infrastructure developments in Europe.