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Frequently asked questions
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Do Swedes speak more than one language?
In Sweden, children start learning English in year 3 of primary school and a second foreign language in year 6. Over 70% of the workforce speak more than one language.
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What about electronic infrastructure?
In Sweden 65% have access to the Internet, and 65% have a mobile phone. Jämtland has an extensive fiberoptic network. There are several companies operating in the market, ensuring healthy price competition.
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Are there opportunities for higher education?
Mid Sweden University, Sweden’s first network college, offer professional qualifications and research in electronics and IT in cooperation with business. The region is also home to a military college and the army’s technical college, which specialise in telecommunication, computer systems and radar techniques.
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How high is corporation tax?
Sweden has one of the lowest corporation tax levels in Europe with a rate of 26%.
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What is the cost of living?
Surveys show that the population of Jämtland has a higher disposable income after all the bills have been paid. The county enjoys the lowest electricity, water, waste water and waste disposal costs in Sweden. Further on Jämtland is among the cheapest for child care.
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How many working hours a week and what about holidays?
The working week are 40 hours. All are entitled to 5 weeks holiday per year.
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What about childcare and education?
The region has a high number of nursery places and a good education system.
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What about leisure activities and access to nature?
Jämtland’s landscape is incredibly beautiful and varied with mountains, lakes, forests and fields. Under Swedish law, everyone has the right to walk in the forests and mountains, pick berries and mushrooms, bathe and generally enjoy the wilderness wherever and whenever they like.
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