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Så startar du ett företag i 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.

Bildningstid
1–3 weeks (digital registration is fastest)
Typisk kostnad
SEK 1,900 online; SEK 2,200 by post (excluding share capital)
Valuta
SEK

Bolagsformer

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

Steg för bolagsbildning

  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.

Nödvändiga dokument

  • 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

Skattegrunder

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

Vanliga fallgropar

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

Missing the annual report (årsredovisning) 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 (preliminärskatt) — Skatteverket estimates and collects monthly.

Redo att börja fakturera?

När ditt företag är registrerat sköter Zuupr fakturering, betalningar och business intelligence — allt på ett ställe.

Senast granskad 2026-04-05. Den här guiden är endast informativ och utgör inte juridisk eller skattemässig rådgivning. Verifiera detaljerna med en lokal yrkesperson innan du agerar.