Start a business
Starting a business is a big and exciting step — but it can also feel overwhelming. At Mika Ekonomi, we support you all the way, from idea to completed registration and a functioning financial structure.
We know the common pitfalls, what authorities require, and how to create the right conditions for success — whether you are a craftsman, consultant, hairdresser, or photographer.
Choose the right business structure – Sole trader or limited company
Sole trader:
✔ Easiest to start
✔ Lower administrative requirements
✔ You are personally liable for the company’s debts
✔ Often suitable for smaller turnover or side businesses
Limited company:
✔ Limited personal liability
✔ You can take salary and dividends
✔ Better credibility with banks and customers
✔ Requires share capital of at least SEK 25,000
✔ Suitable if you plan to grow, hire employees, or raise capital
We help you analyze what suits you best — and establish the right company structure from the start.
Registration – What must you register?
When starting a business, you must:
✔ Register the company with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (applies to limited companies and certain sole traders)
✔ Register for F-tax with the Swedish Tax Agency
✔ Register for VAT (if you sell VAT-liable goods/services)
✔ Register as an employer (if you will have employees)
We handle all contact with authorities for you — correctly, quickly, and digitally. You avoid dealing with forms, waiting times, and registration errors.
F-tax – What does it mean?
F-tax means that you are responsible for paying your preliminary tax and social security contributions yourself. It is required in order to invoice customers. Without F-tax approval, clients are often unwilling to hire you.
We help you:
• Submit the correct application to the Swedish Tax Agency
• Calculate preliminary tax
• Obtain approval as quickly as possible
VAT – When do you need to register?
If you sell goods or services subject to VAT, you must register for VAT with the Swedish Tax Agency. You will then receive a VAT registration number and must begin reporting VAT on invoices and in VAT returns.
We help you understand:
• Which VAT rate to use (6%, 12%, 25%)
• How to handle VAT on purchases
• How often to report (monthly, quarterly, annually)
• How to record VAT correctly from the beginning
Start with the right structure – avoid problems later
Many newly started businesses encounter problems later because they did not establish proper structure from the beginning.
We help you:
✔ Choose the right bookkeeping system
✔ Set up a chart of accounts adapted to your business
✔ Create routines for receipt management, invoicing, and year-end closing
✔ Understand deductible expenses and digital receipt storage
We help you avoid common beginner mistakes — and build a stable foundation for your business.
Examples – How we help our clients get started
✔ A photographer in Stockholm received help starting a limited company, registering for VAT, obtaining F-tax approval, and launching digital bookkeeping — all within two weeks.
✔ A consultant in Gävleborg chose a sole trader structure with digital receipt management and quarterly VAT — now fully in control.
✔ A newly started e-commerce business received support with budgeting, chart of accounts, and system setup — avoiding unnecessary fees already in the first year.