Frequently asked questions

We assist Skåne-based companies in growing their sales through finding international distributors and resellers, suppliers and manufacturers or financing opportunities. Read more about our services for local companies

In addition to the above services, we help internationally-owned companies to establish, expand or invest in the region. Read about  our services for internationally owned companies.

We are a publicly owned company and our operations are funded by Region Skåne, all of the municipalities in Skåne and the EU. There is, in other words, no catch, though we do expect companies we work with to be responsive and have global ambitions. Is this you? Read about our services for local companies

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world’s largest business network for small and medium sized companies who are looking for international partners. Invest in Skåne has the honour of being Enterprise Europe Network’s regional partner. There are 13 other regional offices in Sweden.

Through EEN we are able to assist Skåne-based companies to find international partners, such as distributors, suppliers and manufacturers; secure financing; and manage their innovation processes.

Read more about our services here

We work solely with helping Skåne-based companies to find international partners, so we cannot help you find new clients or sales channels in Sweden. If your sights are set on Sweden then we recommend getting in touch with our partners who can offer business development guidance:

• Almi
• Business Sweden
• Nyföretagarecentrum

Increasing global trade can grow your revenue and open up a whole new world of opportunity for your company. If you’d like to learn more read this (article about why you should consider going global).

By the way, if you’re an internationally-owned company that is considering establishing your business in Sweden, be sure to click here. We’ve developed a whole website dedicated to your specific needs.

If your company has a proven track-record of sales, a unique offer with an international appeal, the capacity to take on new markets, and the analysis and plan to back it up – then we can certainly help you. Read more about how here

If you are not quite there yet then we recommend Business Sweden’s Online Steps to Export, guidance in assessing if you’re ready for an international expansion.

Yes! If you’re a Skåne-based company we can assist you with sourcing from outside of Sweden. You can read more about this here

At Invest in Skåne we do not have any inhouse legal expertise. To receive that type of guidance we recommend connecting with an international business lawyer or any of our regional partners that would be able to give better guidance:

• Business Sweden
• Sydsvenska Handelskammaren

Invest in Skåne does not provide any financing, but we do offer guidance in navigating the regional, national and European financing options currently available. Read more about financing options here

If you are a Skåne-based company looking to establish your company outside of Sweden we do have an extensive network of international connections that can help. Please fill out this form and we will be in touch

At Invest in Skåne we do not offer market analyses, but do have an extensive network of international service providers and consultants that do. Please fill out the following form and we will be in touch

We also recommend contacting Business Sweden.

At Invest in Skåne we do not have any import-related inhouse expertise, such as customs, taxes or regulations. To receive that type of information and guidance visit any of the following:

• Tullverket
• Business Sweden
• Sydsvenska Handelskammaren

If you’re from outside of Sweden and want to establish your business here, we offer a set of services geared towards the establishment process.

If you’re from Sweden wanting to establish a business, we do recommend getting in contact with any of our local regional partners:

• Företagslotsen (in your municipality)
• Nyföretagarcentrum (in your region)
• Verksamt
• Skatteverket