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Run a business in Haparanda
Why Haparanda?
Commerce has facilitated encounters throughout history. And where encounters occur, development follows suit. Haparanda presents opportunities for successful establishments due to several unique conditions:
Freight yard and railway station with both Swedish and Finnish gauge tracks.
The Haparanda Line is one of Sweden's most modern railways.
High influx of affluent consumers from across the entire Barents region.
Industry-leading expertise in the industrial processing of food.
Specialized industrial expertise in timber and mechanical workshops.
Abundant access to strategically located, planned land.
Two prominent technical universities in the region.
Ready for establishment
When IKEA selected Haparanda, many overlooked the potential it held - a region with immense possibilities that continues to exceed expectations, just like the department store in Haparanda does year after year. So, what makes Haparanda optimal for establishment?
Geographical location - Haparanda's strategic location, skilled workforce, and strong infrastructure make it an attractive choice for establishment.
Available land - In Haparanda, affordable premises and strategically located land are available for various industries.
Communications - The border crossing between Haparanda and Tornio is one of the busiest in Scandinavia. With half a million people living within a 90-minute radius, all view Haparanda as a crucial hub.
A place where politics facilitates the future - In Haparanda, decision-making is swift, with a positive attitude.
Opportunities in Haparanda
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Tourism
Haparanda has enormous potential as a destination, as the tourism industry has not yet caught up with the positive developments in trade. Just IKEA alone attracts one million unique visitors annually. Offering these visitors more opportunities for activities and accommodations is already an area where demand significantly exceeds supply.
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Industry
Haparanda is boasting high levels of specialized expertise within production in industries such as wood, plastic, metals, and food processing. Together with Kemi and Tornio, we form a cohesive industrial area, where the Finnish side primarily contributes large-scale wood, paper, and steel industries. For those seeking growth in the service and component industries within the Finnish market, there are exciting opportunities available.
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the Northern Calotte's best logistics location
Haparanda is one of Europe's most compelling locations for establishing companies in transport, warehousing, and distribution. Here, there are truly unique opportunities to connect to new international trade routes as Haparanda is part of 2 TEN-T corridors: North Sea-Baltic and Scandinavian – Mediterranean. Thanks to this, Haparanda has become a vital artery for reducing time, saving the environment, and increasing the added value in trade between Europe and Asia.
Premises & assistance
The Business pilot provides you with a network and facilitates contacts when seeking information for business establishment, searching for available premises, or needing assistance in finding the right contact in a municipal administration. All to ensure that you feel at home and find new avenues for business as quickly and easily as possible Contact harry.jatko@haparanda.se to learn more!
Moving to Sweden and starting
a business
Here, the agency Bolagsverket has gathered information for those who want to start a business in Sweden.
We got your back
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Jenna Laitinen
Relocation coordinator
jenna.laitinen@haparanda.se
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Harry Jatko
Business pilot
harry.jatko@haparanda.se
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Åsa Morin
Moving-in guide, Hej Hemby
asa@hejhemby.com