The #1 alternative
Commenda vs Deel vs Globalization Partners
Two ways to operate in Sweden: rent an EOR, or own your AB. Here's how the three compare.
Comparison at a glance
Deel and Globalization Partners employ people in Sweden for you. Commenda runs four product suites across 70+ countries, so one platform takes you from your Swedish entity to a full multi-country group.
Commenda
Global entity management software with complete compliance. Sets up your Swedish AB (Bolagsverket registration, two EEA-resident directors, registered address, bank account, CIT registration), then runs payroll, VAT, annual report, CIT, and transfer pricing across 70+ countries.
Deel
EOR from $599/employee/month (platform fee, excludes gross salary and Sweden employer contributions). 110+ countries. Also offers Entity Setup in Sweden (quote-based). Suited to hiring a small Swedish team quickly without an entity.
Globalization Partners
EOR, quote-based (no public list price). 180+ countries. Suited to enterprise hiring across many countries through one EOR vendor without entities.
Feature comparison
Why we do it better
 | Deel | Globalization Partners | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Own Swedish entity | EOR (+ entity setup) | EOR |
| Starting price | $11,500 | from $599/emp/mo | Quote-based |
| You own the Swedish entity | No | ||
| Two EEA-resident directors | With setup | ||
| Bolagsverket registration | With setup | ||
| Run payroll in Sweden | |||
| Invoice / hold IP and assets in Sweden | |||
| VAT registration & filing | |||
| Annual report & Corporate Income Tax | |||
| Transfer pricing (cross-border + CbCR) | |||
| Multi-entity consolidation / audit trail | |||
| Manage entities in other countries | 70+ | ||
| 100+ ERP integration support | |||
| Jurisdiction reach | Global, 70+ | 110+ (EOR) | 180+ (EOR) |
Built for different buyers
Pricing compared
Advertised rates as of June 2026. Competitor pricing changes often.
Commenda
$11,500one-time
- Includes Bolagsverket registration, CIT registration, year-1 address, two EEA-resident directors, and bank account
- Renewals: address $2,000/yr, two local directors $5,000/yr (yr 2+); payroll $90/employee/mo
- VAT registration $750, VAT return $350/filing, annual CIT $650/yr
- Customers typically retire 3 to 5 vendors
Deel
$599per employee / mo
- Platform fee only; excludes gross salary and Sweden employer social contributions (approx 31.42%)
- 110+ countries; Entity Setup in Sweden available separately, quote-based
- No Swedish entity under the EOR model; Deel employs your people on its entity
Globalization Partners
Quoteper employee / mo
- No public list price; industry range approximately $800-1,000+/employee/month, often 10-20% of salary
- 180+ countries; fee excludes gross salary and Sweden employer social contributions
- No Swedish entity; G-P employs your people on its entity
How each model works
What's the difference?
How Deel and Globalization Partners stack up against Commenda for entity management in Sweden.
Commenda: you own the Swedish entity, managed as part of your global group
- Sets up the Swedish AB (Bolagsverket registration, two EEA-resident directors, registered address, bank account, CIT registration)
- Runs payroll, VAT, the annual report, Corporate Income Tax, and transfer pricing
- Consolidates Sweden with your entities in 70+ countries, one audit trail
Deel and Globalization Partners: employment in Sweden with no entity
- The EOR is the legal employer; your people are hired on its Swedish entity
- Faster and lower-cost for a small team that just needs payroll
- You do not own the entity, cannot invoice or hold assets, and there is no VAT, CIT, consolidation, or transfer pricing
- Deel also offers Entity Setup (quote-based), separate from its EOR product
Making a decision
Which one should you choose?
The right fit depends on your footprint and stage in Sweden.
Choose Commenda if…
- You want to own the Swedish AB, invoice locally, and hold IP and assets there
- You operate in Sweden and at least one other country and want consolidation
- You want Bolagsverket registration, EEA-resident directors, payroll, VAT, CIT, and transfer pricing in one place
Choose Deel if…
- You want one or two Swedish hires running quickly with no entity
- You want an EOR from $599/employee/month across 110+ countries
Choose Globalization Partners if…
- You are hiring across many countries through one enterprise EOR vendor
- You do not need to own a Swedish entity and want a quoted enterprise arrangement
Common questions
For one or two hires you want running quickly, an EOR (Deel, Globalization Partners) is faster and lower-cost, and you need no entity. To own the Swedish AB, invoice locally, hold IP and assets, and run it as part of a group, Commenda sets up and manages the entity itself, with VAT, Corporate Income Tax, consolidation, and transfer pricing.
They solve different problems. Deel and Globalization Partners are EORs that employ people in Sweden without an entity. Commenda gives you your own Swedish AB and manages it alongside entities in other countries. EOR is a workaround. Commenda is a foundation.
Deel's EOR is from $599/employee/month (platform fee). Globalization Partners is quote-based, with an industry range of approximately $800-1,000+/employee/month. Both exclude gross salary and Sweden employer social contributions (approx 31.42% of gross). Commenda's incorporation is $11,500, with payroll set-up $1,000 and monthly payroll $90/employee.
Not under an EOR, because the EOR is the legal employer on its own entity. If you own a Swedish AB, the board must have at least two EEA-resident directors. Commenda provides both (included year 1, then $5,000/year for the pair from year 2).
Deel offers Entity Setup (incorporation) in Sweden separately from its EOR product, priced by quote. Commenda's incorporation is a published $11,500 and includes the EEA-resident directors, registered address, and bank account opening, then manages ongoing compliance on one platform.
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