Take the step from a UF company to your own business
Have you run a UF company and are now wondering what the next step might be? You have already tried what it is like to be an entrepreneur – you can now take it forward. Here on verksamt.se you will find support, guides and services that help you all the way to starting your own business.
Running a UF company gives you valuable experience in areas such as business ideas, products/services, customers, marketing and collaboration. You can take all of this with you into your new, own business. There, you’ll need to work more long‑term, take responsibility for your finances and follow laws and regulations. You can read more about how to do this here on verksamt.se. You can also create a personal checklist to make sure you don’t miss any important steps when starting your business.
More about starting a business
Choose a business structure that suits you
One of the first steps is choosing a business structure. Many entrepreneurs start as sole traders. But in some cases, a limited company or partnership may be a better choice – for example, if several of you are starting the business together, or if the business involves greater financial responsibility.
Compare and choose a business type
Find a name for your business
The name of your UF company was temporary and only used for a short period, but when you start a regular business, the name becomes part of your brand for a long time. That’s why it’s important to think carefully about the name you choose.
When choosing a business name, it must:
- be distinguishable from other registered business names
- not be misleading
- follow linguistic and legal rules.
Here you can read more about how to choose a name and what applies when registering it.
Help with choosing a business name
Register your business online
With the help of our services, you can register your business with the Swedish Companies Registration Office and the Swedish Tax Agency. You can, for example:
- apply for F‑tax or FA‑tax
- register the business for VAT
- register as an employer if you will have employees.
Responsibility for finances and bookkeeping
When you run your own business, you are responsible for bookkeeping, taxes and fees. This applies regardless of business structure. Here you’ll find collected information about:
- how bookkeeping works
- how and when to report VAT
- which taxes and fees apply.
More about bookkeeping
More about taxes and fees
Get support – help is available
As a new entrepreneur, there is plenty of support available. You can, for example, take part in webinars for business owners or join local or digital networks. You might even find a more experienced entrepreneur who can become your mentor.
More about advice, financing and training
Close down your UF company
Before starting a regular business, you must first close down your UF company with Ung Företagsamhet. Via the link below, you’ll find tips and advice on how to wind up your company in the best way.
Tips and advice on closing down your UF company at Ung Företagsamhet (in Swedish)