Gävleborg has a highly skilled workforce, with the University
educating up to 13,000 students.
of Gävle, a young and flourishing university,
special social insurance-related tax breaks are available to businesses eager to invest in the area. Sweden is also one of the most competitive countries for corporate taxation in Europe. Cur- rently it has a 26.3% corporate tax rate, but this is being cut next year to 22%, to attract FDI, generate new jobs and stop businesses from leaving the Nordic region’s largest economy. Other tax incentives that assist FDI include a tax law that states that profits of a Swedish division of a foreign company can be sent abroad, and are only subject to regular corporate income tax. Sweden entered the European Union (EU)
in 1995. This move has enhanced the invest- ment climate and enticed foreign investors to the country. Invest in Gävleborg, an agency that ac- tively promotes FDI, recommends, steers and unites international companies with specific business opportunities in Gävleborg. They offer comprehensive, one-stop investment consul- tancy services, that won’t cost your company a krona. Additionally, ALMI, a company that
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promotes the development of competitive small and medium-sized businesses, provides finan- cial support and advice, so your company won’t be left wanting. Gävleborg has a highly skilled workforce, with the University of Gävle, a young and flour- ishing university, educating up to 13,000 stu- dents. The university bolsters the regional workforce by enticing numerous foreign stu- dents to the region. As an integrated part of the Swedish economy, Gävleborg offers an excel- lent corporate infrastructure. It has one of the highest productivity levels in Europe and em- ployees with excellent linguistic skills. How- ever, in comparison to the rest of Sweden, Gävleborg offers lower labour and living costs, which spell success for any business. Given its relatively small population; Gävleborg has a whole lot to offer! But enough on the commercial reasoning be- hind why you should consider this part of the world – Gävleborg also offers a great quality of
life and a range of things to do when you are not working like skiing, sailing, fishing, and a vari- ety of music and theatre options. Gävleborg of- fers a rich cultural life and endless opportunities for leisure and entertainment. Working and liv- ing in Sweden means being part of a valuable society with a vibrant atmosphere. The housing, education, social welfare, and health care sys- tems are first-rate, and Sweden offers a great work – life balance. Gävleborg aspires to be- come climate neutral by 2050, already generat- ing a large amount of its energy from renewable sources, recycling approximately 97% of do- mestic and industrial waste and promoting sus- tainable forms of transport. What is not to like? Ready for a change of scene? Gävleborg has great infrastructure and accessibility, with all the benefits of being part of a first-class EU country, but with lower costs compared to other Swedish counties. Put your business on the map and ex- pand into Gävleborg, where opportunities are waiting. So what are you waiting for?
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