Stockholm is often considered the Capital of Scandinavia and a particularly prominent business region. Stockholm is one of the most knowledge-intensive and innovative regions in the world and is home to a wide variety of companies.

Key sectors in Stockholm’s business community include:

• information technology
• health care industry and research
• banking and financial sectors

The region has strong international links in terms of exports and foreign ownership of business. Stockholm has a large gross regional product and hosts many multinational companies.

Leading commercial business companies such as Ericsson, H&M, Electrolux and AstraZeneca are all members of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce.

  More about the region on Stockholm Business region's website
  Useful links to Stockholm and Sweden