Stockholm is also Scandinavia’s economic center with the largest gross regional product and most multinational companies. One of the world’s largest ICT clusters, one of Europe’s largest biotechnology clusters, and northern Europe’s financial center are also located here. Stockholm is Scandinavia’s trendsetting cultural city with its unique selection of galleries and museums, international food culture, and music production.

Economically, it is one of Europe's leading regions with its high concentration of information technology, health care industry and research.

Business facilitator

Stockholm Business Region Development (SBRD) is the official investment promotion agency of Stockholm. SBRD is a subsidiary to Stockholm Business Region and fully owned by the City of Stockholm. SBRD works on a long-term basis with the marketing and development of Stockholm and the Stockholm region as a business destination.

Establishing a business

SBRD assist and inform corporate investors about business opportunities in the Stockholm region. They also provide advice and practical assistance, free of charge, to companies setting up or expanding business operations in Stockholm.