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Hoe start je een bedrijf in Sweden

Sweden offers a transparent, digital-first company formation process. Most companies register online via Bolagsverket (Swedish Companies Registration Office) within a few business days.

Oprichtingsduur
1–3 weeks (digital registration is fastest)
Typische kosten
SEK 1,900 online; SEK 2,200 by post (excluding share capital)
Valuta
SEK

Rechtsvormen

Aktiebolag (Limited Company)
AB
Most common structure — separate legal entity, limited liability, required for most serious ventures.
Minimumkapitaal
SEK 25,000 share capital
Aansprakelijkheid
Limited
Handelsbolag (Trading Partnership)
HB
Partnership between 2+ people — partners are jointly and personally liable for debts.
Minimumkapitaal
No minimum
Aansprakelijkheid
Unlimited
Kommanditbolag (Limited Partnership)
KB
Partnership with at least one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner.
Minimumkapitaal
No minimum
Aansprakelijkheid
Mixed
Enskild Firma (Sole Trader)
EF
Simplest form — no legal separation, owner is personally liable, taxed as individual income.
Minimumkapitaal
No minimum
Aansprakelijkheid
Unlimited

Oprichtingsstappen

  1. 1

    Choose a company name

    Same day

    Search availability at Bolagsverket. Name must include the legal form (e.g. 'AB') and be unique.

  2. 2

    Deposit share capital (AB only)

    1–5 business days

    Open a share-capital bank account and deposit at least SEK 25,000. Bank issues a certificate.

  3. 3

    Draft articles of association (bolagsordning)

    Same day

    Template available from Bolagsverket — specify business activity, share structure, board composition.

  4. 4

    Register with Bolagsverket

    1–3 weeks

    Submit application via verksamt.se (digital) or by post. Digital is faster and SEK 300 cheaper.

  5. 5

    Register with Skatteverket (Tax Agency)

    2–4 weeks

    Apply for F-tax approval, VAT registration, and employer registration in one combined application.

  6. 6

    Open a business bank account

    1–4 weeks

    Transfer share capital and activate normal business banking. Swedish banks run strict KYC.

Vereiste documenten

  • Articles of association (bolagsordning)
  • Application form (Nyregistrering)
  • Bank certificate of share capital deposit (AB only)
  • ID documents for founders, board members, and CEO
  • Swedish address for the registered office

Fiscale basiskennis

Vennootschapsbelastingtarief
20.6% (bolagsskatt)
Btw / omzetbelasting
25% VAT (moms) standard; 12% and 6% reduced rates on food, hotels, books, and transport
Registratiedrempel
VAT registration compulsory when turnover exceeds SEK 120,000/year
Aangiftefrequentie
VAT: monthly or quarterly; Corporate tax: annual; Employer returns: monthly

Veelvoorkomende valkuilen

Underestimating bank KYC — opening a Swedish business bank account can take weeks and banks can refuse without explanation.

Missing the annual report (Ă„rsredovisning) deadline — late filing triggers penalties and public strike-off risk.

Confusing F-tax (F-skatt) with ordinary tax registration — you need F-tax to invoice clients without VAT withholding.

Not setting aside money for preliminary tax (preliminĂ€rskatt) — Skatteverket estimates and collects monthly.

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Laatst herzien op 2026-04-05. Deze gids is uitsluitend informatief en vormt geen juridisch of fiscaal advies. Verifieer de details met een lokale professional voordat je handelt.