Open company in:
Sweden
Company Formation and Related Services
Company Formation in Sweden F.A.Q
Company Formation Services in Sweden and details on how to incorporate a Swedish company, VAT registration, establish a bank account and setup of a virtual office in Sweden. We provide internationalized English speaking company registration service in Sweden.
1. What is the minimum share capital of a Swedish Private AB (Private Limited Liability Company)?
The minimum share capital for a Swedish LLC is 5.600 EUR.
2. What is the minimum share capital for a Swedish Public AB (Public Limited Liability Company)?
The Public Limited Liability Company is designated for business at a larger scale having 11.200 EUR as minimum share capital.
3. Are there any special requirements for establishing a Swedish Limited Liability Company?
A Swedish Limited Liability Company may be set up by one or more founders or legal entities. If the incorporator is a legal entity, it must be established by the regulations of a member state of the EEA. The company must have one managing director and a board of directors. The managing director has to be resident in the EEA or obtain a special exemption. Also at least half of the managing board must reside in the EEA. The company to-be must have a registered office in order to be granted the registration certificate by the Swedish Authorities. Usually the whole procedure of company establishment can be completed through power of attorney, provided that certified copies of documents are provided.
4. How can I register for VAT in Sweden?
Entrepreneurs need to decide whether their company can be subject to VAT registration and then commence the registration procedure. The application for VAT registration should be submitted after obtaining the registration certificate and at least two weeks before trading begins. The Swedish Tax Agency provides applicants with a special form that must be completed and submitted at the local tax office.
5. How can I open a bank account in Sweden?
A Swedish Limited Liability Company has to open a bank account before engaging in the incorporation process in order to deposit the capital and obtain a bank deed certifying the deposit has been made. The bank account can be opened by the founder/s of the company or by the legal representative authorized with power of attorney. Certain documentation as articles of association of the company, company deed and passports, or identification cards is required for this procedure. The account can be managed online, as many Swedish banks offer the possibility of internet banking.
-
Stockholm
Company Formation in Sweden
BridgeWest provides company formation in Sweden. Our assistance includes: > drafting the Articles of Association (necessary for the company incorporation in Sweden); The Articles of Association of the Swedish company cannot be signed through Power of Attorney (the same applies to Public Notary proceedings, a step required by the Swedish Law). The customer needs to deposit the charter capital…
See Details
Articles on Company Formation in Sweden
The Swedish corporate environment is highly competitive, as small businesses quickly evolve into mid-sized companies. The most common type of company is the Swedish limited liability company, even though Sweden jurisdiction offers other types, suitable for different purposes. Open a Private limited ...
The Trade Register of Sweden is a self-financing institution that does not rely on the budget of Sweden and therefore charges for the services provided. It examines data, registers entities and provides information for an efficient process and ensures easy and correct entrepreneurial activities. Th ...
The state of Sweden can represent a good and profitable choice when it comes to company incorporation. The economy is stable offering plenty of incentives for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to invest here. Incorporating a Swedish company is a rapid process which can be completed in two to three week ...
Investing in Sweden is a popular option throughout foreign investors looking for new territorial markets, as the economy is stable and strongly oriented towards foreign trade. Entrepreneurs usually choose to establish foreign-owned companies; however setting up a branch office may be more convenient ...
1. What is the minimum share capital of a Swedish Private AB (Private Limited Liability Company)? The Limited Liability Company is the most often type of business used by foreign entrepreneurs when setting business in Sweden. The incorporation procedure is straightforward and the minimum capital req ...
Setting up business in a country like Sweden enables entrepreneurs to benefit from the welcoming environment of the country, the incentives available and the real possibility of profit. There are various company types, for different needs and capitals and the incorporation process can be quite compl ...
1. What is the corporate tax in Sweden? Companies and individual entrepreneurs in Sweden pay a corporate tax based on their annual income of 28%. However there is the possibility to defer taxation of profit by allocation of 25% of the profit to tax allocation reserves. 2. What is the VAT in Sweden? ...
1. What is the VAT in Sweden? The standard VAT rate applied in Sweden is 25%. However, a reduced rate of 12% applies in certain conditions. Foodstuffs and accommodation benefit from this reduced rate. An even lower VAT rate of 6% applies for transportations, newspapers and magazines or cultural even ...
Companies incorporated in Sweden find themselves under the Swedish Companies Act 2005. Partnerships, on the other hand, are stipulated in the Partnership and Non-registered Partnership Act 1980. There are also several European Directives in the field of company law that Sweden applies too. Neverthel ...
Country profile Sweden is a constitutional monarchy, situated in the Northern Europe, on the Scandinavian Peninsula. The 450,000 kilometers square of land are bordered by Norway and Finland, but it also has maritime borders with other countries. Sweden has a population of 9,428,054 inhabitants, with ...
Investing in Sweden means being part of a well-developed society in a dynamic environment. Sweden encourages foreign investments by providing a secure and welcoming business environment. The government of Sweden also offers some incentives in order to attract entrepreneurs from abroad. There are gra ...
General overview Sweden contributes to the total European share by 2%. In 2010, foreign investments in Sweden were higher with 33% compared to the previous year. Sweden offers access to new products and technologies, skills and innovations, together with access to the Scandinavian market. The World ...
The decision to set up a limited liability company in Sweden can be made by foreign investors who want to establish a business in this country. A Limited Liability Company can be either private or public. The private type of corporation is known as Aktiebolag (AB) and it is the most common structure ...
The Joint Stock Corporation in Sweden is actually a Public Limited Liability Company (Publikt Aktiebolag). As opposed to the Private LLC in Sweden, a Public AB is able to turn to the stock market. Capital At least 500,000 SEK are necessary as a share capital in order to establish a Public AB in ...
Lawyers in Sweden are in private practice, since there are no more public law offices in Sweden. Activities in the field of law are regulated by the Code of Judicial Procedure, Chapter 8. Besides legislation, the Government issues a charter of the Bar Association, giving the Association the statute ...
Public notaries in Sweden are appointed by the local County Administrative Board. There are approx. 250 public notaries in Sweden, but there is no register of all Swedish public notaries. The Swedish legal system does not operate with the concept of authentic acts or instruments. However, the ...
The profession of accountants in Sweden is based on the Annual Accounts Act of 1995 and the Book-keeping Act of 1999 which stipulate accounting principles. Moreover, the governmental body called the Swedish Accounting Standards Board also supports and regulates the profession of accountants in Swede ...
Swedish law allows a company to authorise by a written power of attorney in Sweden a legal representative in all matters concerning operations that involve the company. The power of attorney in Sweden can also permit the representative to assist and represent the company in negotiations, as well as ...
For starting a company in Sweden, an entrepreneur needs a proper evaluation of the costs required in order to have a well-defined plan before making a decision. 1. What is the minimum share capital? For those who want to set up a private limited liability company in Sweden, the minimum share capital ...