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title: "Local Entity Setup Services in Europe"
description: "Set up your local entity in Europe without the complexity. Get expert guidance, stay compliant, and launch faster with Fronted's entity setup service."
canonical: "https://fronted.com/solutions/entity-setup"
updated: "2026-10-07"
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# Local Entity Setup Services in Europe

_Set up your local entity in Europe without the complexity. Get expert guidance, stay compliant, and launch faster with Fronted's entity setup service._

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Do I need a local director to open an entity in Norway?

Norway requires at least half of the board to be EEA-resident, with some exemptions. Fronted provides compliant local director arrangements where needed and handles Brønnøysund registration, Aksjeloven compliance and A-melding payroll reporting.

### How long does it take to set up an entity in Sweden?

A Swedish AB typically takes four to eight weeks - Bolagsverket registration, F-tax and VAT registration with Skatteverket, and a local bank account. Fronted handles all of it and configures payroll before your first employee moves across.

### What's involved in setting up a company in Denmark?

A Danish ApS requires DKK 40,000 in share capital, registration with Erhvervsstyrelsen, and registration for A-skat, AM-bidrag and VAT. Fronted handles incorporation, registrations, bank account and ongoing eIndkomst payroll reporting.

### How long does a German GmbH take?

Eight to sixteen weeks, typically - notarisation, Handelsregister, Gewerbeamt, tax office questionnaire, and bank account opening (usually the longest step). Fronted's German team handles the full process including Sozialversicherung setup.

### How quickly can I open a BV in the Netherlands?

One to three weeks via a civil-law notary, with KvK and Belastingdienst registration following shortly after. Fronted handles incorporation, the 30% ruling application where applicable, and ongoing compliance.

### How fast can I incorporate in the UK?

A UK limited company can be incorporated at Companies House in 24–48 hours. PAYE registration, bank account and VAT take longer. Fronted handles all of it and runs payroll.