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Sweden plans to cut its Corporate Tax Rate

The Swedish government plans to lower corporate taxes in two stages from 22% down to 20.6%. The rate is to fall to 21.4 percent from Jan. 1, 2018 and to 20.6 percent in 2021, Finance Minister Magdalena Andersson said on Wednesday.

At the same time, the intention is to take measures against aggressive tax planning and make the tax system more transparent. This will involve new rules on deductible interest payments which have been quite generous so far. The proposal includes restrictions for deductible interest payments in certain cross-border situations (hybrid rules) as well as restrictions for deductible interest in certain internal loans. New rules on financial leasing agreements are also to be expected.

The original plan was to reduce the corporate tax rate to 20% (the prevailing rate in Finland).

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Sweden first in Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index

The Nordic countries ranked as top five overall in this year’s Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index. Sweden as first, followed by Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland.

Altogether, the index evaluated 180 countries across their natural capital, resource intensity, intellectual capital, social cohesion and governance. The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index utilizes recognized data sources (the World Bank, various UN databases) and 109 quantitative performance indicators to measure performance.

The index was compiled by Swiss-Korean sustainability think-tank and advisory SolAbility.

The Nordic countries will no doubt be a good choice to establish a Cleantech startup. Likewise this market would be well suited for established Cleantech companies to test their products and services. Scandicorp will gladly provide you with guidance and corporate services.

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