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How we work with development cooperation
Published: 02 Sep 2019
Through development cooperation with the National Board of Trade Sweden, developing countries are better able to increase their trade with other countries and reduce their dependence on aid. We are experts in how a well-designed trade policy can contribute to prosperity through factors such as stronger growth, more...
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Export requirements – mandatory and voluntary
Published: 02 Sep 2019
In order to export your products to the EU market, you need to know what requirements apply and how to meet them. We guide you through the mandatory requirements relevant to your business.
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The EU’s trade agreements
Published: 02 Sep 2019
The European Union (EU) negotiates trade agreements on behalf of all of its member states, which means that individual member states are prohibited from negotiating individual trade agreements with non-EU countries.
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Export to Sweden and the EU
Published: 02 Sep 2019
Sweden is a member of the EU, a customs union with a common trade policy. The customs tariff for an imported product is the same in every member state. Imported goods to one country with duties paid, can move around freely and sold to another country within the union. This is the definition of the EU internal market.
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Collaborating with business support organisations
Published: 02 Sep 2019
Open Trade Gate Sweden provides technical assistance through long-term projects in the field of export promotion.
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Assisting exporters from developing countries
Published: 02 Sep 2019
In order to facilitate trade and increase exports from developing countries to Sweden, we provide information on the official rules, technical requirements and market information applicable to Sweden.
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About Open Trade Gate Sweden
Published: 02 Sep 2019
Open Trade Gate Sweden is a one-stop information centre tasked with facilitating trade from developing countries to Sweden. We are a part of the National Board of Trade Sweden.
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Brexit and the free movement of persons
Published: 28 Aug 2019
From 1 January 2021, the United Kingdom is no longer part of the EU, which means that the mobility rights of free movement have ceased to apply. As a British citizen in Sweden, here you can find general useful information on the conditions to continue to live, work or travel to Sweden.
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Without a personal identity number in Sweden
Published: 28 Aug 2019
If you live in Sweden without a Swedish personal identity number you may encounter problems in your everyday life. A personal identity number is often required by authorities and used by many private entities. On this page we have gathered information and suggested solutions to some of the difficulties that might...
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Your rights as an EU citizen
Published: 28 Aug 2019
As an EU citizen, you have a number of rights within the EU. EU countries are required to provide equal treatment to all EU citizens, making all discrimination on grounds of nationality prohibited. Thus, the free movement of persons allows you to move to another EU country and to be treated equally and have the same...
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Development cooperation
Published: 27 Aug 2019
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Import & export
Published: 27 Aug 2019
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Open Trade Gate
Published: 27 Aug 2019
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EU rights
Published: 27 Aug 2019
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Reforming compliance management in the Single Market
Published: 2019
The correct application of EU rules is paramount for the functioning of the Single Market. Yet, as discussed in our earlier report In quest of compliance, the EU Member States do not fully comply with the Single market’s rules and principles.
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Investment screening in four Nordic countries
Published: 2019
This is a paper about investment screening mechanisms in four Nordic countries. The paper served as basis for a discussion on the topic of 'European origins – the EU Member States' Rules on Screening Foreign Investment' at the research conference 'A Common European Law on Investment Screening' in Gothenburg on 7–8...
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Sweden in the EU – a summary
Published: 2019
The report aims to illustrate how the Swedish economy has developed during the last decades, with a certain focus on the development after becoming member of the EU and part of the internal market.
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Free Trade Agreements and Countries Outside
Published: 2018
The number of Free-Trade Agreements (FTAs) continues to grow and increasingly set the rules for world trade. The effects of these agreements go beyond the contracting parties and also extend to third countries. This has often been seen as negative because trade diversion, caused by tariff preferences, distorts trade...
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Economic integration works
Published: 2018
This report shows that regional trade agreements stimulate trade effectively. Customs unions and other deep integration agreements have the strongest trade effects.
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The Cyber Effect
Published: 2018
This report describes the function of IT security and defines by which means IT security in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) products can be regulated. It also highlights in which manner the regulation of IT security has a bearing on international trade and market access.