Sweden · Corporate Compliance

Annual filings, registered-agent and beneficial-ownership obligations, and the official company registry.

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Companies are registered and maintained with Bolagsverket. A limited company (aktiebolag) needs a minimum share capital, a board, and an annual report filed with Bolagsverket after the financial year; smaller companies may be exempt from the audit requirement. Bolagsverket also maintains the register of beneficial owners, which is a separate filing obligation from the annual report and applies to most legal entities.

  • An aktiebolag needs a minimum share capital and files an annual report with Bolagsverket.
  • The beneficial-owner register is a separate obligation from the annual report.
  • Smaller companies can fall outside the statutory audit requirement.

Official authorities

  • Bolagsverket

    Company registration, annual reports and beneficial owners.

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