Sweden is one of the most developed countries in Europe in terms of medicine, thanks to the modern equipment and the quality of the
medical services offered. One of the most important medical branches which met a great developed in the last few years is that of plastic surgery with spectacular results in
hair transplants.
At the moment,
Sweden is one of the most affordable destinations in the world in terms of
hair transplants, along with other countries such as Spain and Turkey.
Registering a medical business for hair transplant procedures in Sweden
Starting a company in the medical field in Sweden implies the usual
company registration process with the Trade Register followed by the licensing phase which is different for each medical branch. It should be noted that both local and foreign investors can
start hair transplant clinics in Sweden, as long as they hire specialists to perform the operations.
Licensing requirements for hair transplant clinics in Sweden
Once the
Swedish company is registered, it must obtain its license from the Ministry of Health in order to operate a medical facility, in this case as
a hair transplant clinic. Once the authorization is completed, it can hire the medical staff according to its needs. In order to practice as a
hair transplant surgeon in Sweden, a doctor must:
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-obtain a medical license with the National Board of Health and Welfare;
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- obtain a temporary practice license with the same board, if working as a foreign employee in a Swedish hair transplant clinic;
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- register with the Medical Association in Sweden in order to be recognized as a medic;
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- file proof of the medical educational background and experience with the National Board of Health and Welfare in the case of foreign doctors.
Investors opening hair transplant clinics in Sweden and seeking to hire foreign surgeons should know that they can hire doctors from the EU, EEA and even outside the EU and EEA.
Whether you wish to open a clinic or another type of business, our team can help you understand the rules applicable in your chosen industry. We can also help with changing or restructuring a business, in addition to our services tailored specifically for those who wish to set up a company in Sweden. You can reach out to our team as soon as you decide to start a business or purchase an existing one.
A hair transplant clinic in Sweden will hire employees, meaning that it will be subject to social security contributions. While no Swedish payroll tax applies, the employer is subject to aggregate social security contributions according to the age of the employees, except for the pension insurance fee. The contribution is subject to a maximum charge. Our team can give you more details.