invest sweden august 30, 2015 presented by: ann-sofiejonsson invesment advisor
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Invest Sweden at a glance
Background Started activities in 1996 Responsible to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Personnel 70 employees in 5 countries 90 % + have business backgrounds Sector specialists
Results Has participated in 1,600 investments since
inception
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Industry specialists in numerous business sectors
Automotive
Cleantech
Information and communication technologies
Life sciences
Materials Science
Real estate/Construction
Business processes
Financial services
Travel and hospitality
Retail
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Invest Swedens international organization
Offices
-Sweden-India -Japan-China-North America-Brazil
Embassies and consulates
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Partners in 17 regions
Business Region Göteborg
Värmland County
Örebro County
Jämtland County
Sjuhärad
Skaraborg
Dalarna County
Stockholm Business Region
Östergötland County
Kalmar County
Gävleborg County
Jönköping County
Kronoberg County
Västerbotten County
Business Region Skåne
Norrbotten County
Västernorrland County
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Invest Sweden – Investment facilitator
General and tailor-made information on business areas, investment opportunities and the Swedish economy.
Practical advice on how to establish a business in Sweden.
Assistance throughout the establishment process.
Support in finding the best location in Sweden.
Help in finding potential business partners (match-making).
Introduction to useful contacts, authorities and utility providers.
Services are confidential and free of charge.
Sweden and the global competition
Sweden is one of the world most internationalized economies
Foreign assets is around 60% of GDP Foreign companies employ more than 600.000 Swedes Swedish companies has more than 1.000.000 people employed
abroad
Sweden is one of the world most competitive economies Sweden is the most competitive economy within EU according to
World Economic Forum Summing up 8 other global indices* indicate that Sweden has the
world best industry climate Scandinavia as a whole is the best region for all those indices
Most competitive countries in the world2010–2011, Country rank
1. Switzerland
2. Sweden
3. Singapore
4. US
5. Germany
6. Japan
7. Finland
8. Netherlands
9. Denmark
10. CanadaSource: Global Competitiveness Index; World Economic Forum, 2010-2011
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The Nordic Countries, the eleventh largest economy in the world
Total population of the Nordic countries is approx. 25,500,000
The Nordic GDP is USD 1,330 Billion, which makes it the eleventh largest economy in the world
Source: Norden I tal 2010 and IMD 2010
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Sweden in the Northern European region
100 million consumers
Intra-regional trade
All countries in the region, except Russia and Norway, are members of the EU
Preferred location for Regional HQ
Sweden attracts roughly half of all inward investment in the region
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Given its size one of the largest recipients of International investment
Source: Unctad, 2011
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Sweden
Germany
Spain
Hong Kong
Canada
France
Belgium
China
UK
US
Largest recipients of FDI worldwide2005-2009, US$ million
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Made in Sweden - Source of international success International companies of Swedish origin
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Actually closer than you think
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Safety Matches 3-point safety belt Zipper
Adjustable wrench Skype Ball bearings The Coca Cola bottle
KDDI Music Downloading
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1,3
1,6
1,8
1,9
2,1
2,1
2,4
2,6
2,7
Germany
Denmark
Euro area
France
Norway
UK
Netherlands
Sweden
US
Finland
Source: National Institute of Economic Research Eurostat; OECD, 2011
GDP growth in selected countries1997–2011, average annual change, percent
2,3
2,1
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1,9
1,9
1,9
1,7
1,7
1,6
1,4
US
Netherlands
Norway
Euro area
UK
Denmark
Sweden
Finland
France
Germany
Source: National Institute of Economic Research Eurostat; OECD, 2011
Inflation rate1997–2011, annual average, percent
Strong and stable economy
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Efficient and reliable government
Protectionism does not impair the conduct of your business
Product and service legislation does not deter business activity
Bribing and corruption are at low levels
Equal opportunity legislation in your country encourages economic development
Bureaucracy does not hinder business activity
Source: IMD world competitiveness yearbook, 2008
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Economic growth and emissions reductions
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90
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90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06
GDP growth CO2 emissions SO2 emissions
NOx emissions VOC emissions
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Source: Swedish Energy Agency, based on data from Statistics Sweden and Swedish Environmental Protection Agency
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Business sector opportunities
Information & communication technologies (ICT)
Life sciences Finance Well-known as a test market
Cleantech Automation Automotive Tourism Retail
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Availability of skilled labor 2009
Source: IMD World Competitivness Yearbook 2009
1. Ireland
2. Japan
3. Switzerland
4. Sweden
5. Denmark
6. Finland
7. Phillippines
8. Israel
9. Singapore
10. US
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Great place to live
1. Iceland
2 Norway
3. Australia
4. Canada
5. Ireland
6. Sweden
7. Switzerland
9. Netherlands
10. France
23. Germany
Source: Human Development Index, UNDP, 2008