vincevincevince - 10:25 am on Aug 2, 2006 (gmt 0)

As vite_rts says, there are many complex variables. If you want to go the live in Sweden but based elsewhere route, that is.

If you are willing to move to the country it will be much easier and probably more effective in avoiding the Swedish tax regime.

You suggested the UK as a potential location - you might want to check up on oddsod's figures [webmasterworld.com] which show tax in the UK at over 90%.

Being from the UK as well I can agree that 60% would be a nice tax rate, all taxes told, however I do not know which taxes you are including in your 60% to get the Swedish rate.

The climate in the UK is strongly anti-startup and anti-small-business. Unless you delight in filling in thousands of forms and having absolutely no financial assistance, tax breaks or even a friendly word from the government I would suggest avoiding the UK.

I can honestly tell you that a struggling startup gets taxed from day one, whilst an unemployed layabout gets housing grants, job seeker allowances etc.