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This permit is for non-EU nationals running their own business in Sweden; you must show significant experience, decisive control of the company, and that the business can support you (and any family) from its profits, usually within the first two years.
If you want to run your own business in Sweden, you can apply to Migrationsverket for a residence permit as a self-employed person. The bar is set around proven capability and a viable business.
To qualify you generally need to show significant experience both in your field and of running a business, that you have decisive influence over and primary responsibility for the company, and that the business can support you and any accompanying family — typically expected to be demonstrated within the first two years through customers or contracts, premises, a budget and adequate funds. A valid passport is also required.
Holders of an advanced (master's-level) degree may instead use the permit to come to Sweden specifically to look for work or explore starting a business. Because the assessment criteria and funding expectations can change, confirm the current requirements on Migrationsverket's official site before applying — and ACME can help you present a clear, well-documented business case.
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Guidance only, not legal advice. ACME is an independent consultancy, not affiliated with any government. Rules change, confirm details with official sources.