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Start a business – in an ecosystem that drives ideas forward

By starting a business in Stockholm, you enter one of Europe’s most dynamic ecosystems. Here, you will find advisory services, networks, and support to help you develop your idea, get started correctly, and find paths forward – from the first step to your first customers.

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Stockholm supports its entrepreneurs

Stockholm is a city where thoughts can be realised – whether you have just formulated your first business idea or have already registered your company. Here is one of Europe’s most dynamic environments for new companies, with advisors, networks, innovation environments, and public actors working together to make it easier to get started.

As a new entrepreneur, you should be able to quickly orient yourself, find the right contact paths, and receive support in making confident decisions. Therefore, we gather the most important things you need to take the next step – in a city where entrepreneurship is seen as a driving force for both growth and societal development.

Find the right advice and support

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Get personal guidance when starting a business

Get free support if you have a green business idea or an international background – from idea to implementation.
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Test your idea while still in school

Ung Företagsamhet helps young people develop entrepreneurship and start UF companies.
Working in Stockholm.Photo: Ulf Leide

Gather everything you need for the startup

The website verksamt.se provides government information and practical tools for starting a business.

Events for those about to start

2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development
Logo for the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development 2026. The event is hosted by SIPRI, co-convened with the Folke Bernadotte Academy and Sida.
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Conference / Congress

2026 Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development

SIPRI
3 nov 2026
Münchenbryggeriet
Wage Formation Day 2026
The image shows the entrance of Näringslivets Hus with a modern facade and large windows. The entrance is marked with the number 19 and a car is parked in front of the building.
Photo: Holger Ellgaard
Conference / Congress

Wage Formation Day 2026

Svenskt Näringsliv
3 nov 2026
Näringslivets hus
AI4Energy 2026
Photo: AI4Energy 2026
Conference / Congress

AI4Energy 2026

Energiforsk
3 nov 2026
Brygghuset
Byggmaterialdagen
event poster
Photo: Byggmaterialdagen 2026
Conference / Congress

Byggmaterialdagen

Stockholmsmässan
3 nov 2026
Stockholmsmässan
Free skills development for small craft businesses in the Stockholm region
Photo: Hantverksakademin
Education

Free skills development for small craft businesses in the Stockholm region

Hantverksakademin
3 nov – 1 juni 2029
Hantverksakademin
Tactic Tech Sessions: defence & security
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Photo: Ola Hedin
Nätverksträff

Tactic Tech Sessions: defence & security

TACTIC
4 nov 2026
Kista Science Tower
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Do you have questions about starting, running or growing a business in Stockholm? We’re here to help.

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If your question concerns permits such as building permits, alcohol licences, land use permits or other municipal matters, the City of Stockholm can assist you through Stockholm Business Service

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