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What is the company registry in Sweden?
Companies Registration Office (Swedish: Bolagsverket)
851 81 Sundsvall, Besöksadress, Stuvarvägen 21, Tillbaka, Sweden
About Sweden
The Sweden Companies Registry is located in Sundsvall and was founded in 1897.
Sweden formally the Kingdom of Sweden is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The main language of Sweden is Swedish which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other language such as English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Swedish krona (SEK). The population of Sweden is over 10.59 million.
Sweden Economy
The Real GDP in Sweden is in the region of $665.016 billion with a GDP per capita of $63,100. Sweden economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Sweden are refined petroleum, cars, packaged medicine, paper, electricity.
Main Trading Partners of Sweden
The leading export and import partners for Sweden are:
Exports: Germany 10%, Norway 10%, US 9%, Denmark 8%, Finland 7%
Imports: Germany 16%, Netherlands 10%, Norway 9%, China 7%, Denmark 6%
Sweden Certificate of Incorporation
The Sweden Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Sweden Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Sweden company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Sweden register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Sweden customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Sweden Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Sweden the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Sweden Registration Number - Organisationsnr
Sweden Company Name - Företagsnamn
Sweden Business Type - Företagsform
Sweden Type of Company Name - Typ av företagsnamn
Sweden County/Region - Län
Sweden Company Status - Status
Do you need to register / sign up at the Sweden Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Sweden register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Sweden
There are over 1,300,000 companies registered in Sweden.
Types of Companies in Sweden
Businesses in Sweden can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
AB (Aktiebolag): ≈ Ltd. (UK). Minimum capital SEK 25,000.
AB (publ) (Publikt aktiebolag): ≈ plc (UK). Minimum capital SEK 500,000.
Ek. för. (Ekonomisk förening): economic association (minimum three members)
Bostadsrättsförening: home-owners' association
Hyresrättsförening: home-renters' association
Kooperativ: cooperative
Enskild firma: sole proprietorship
HB (Handelsbolag): ≈ general partnership
KB (Kommanditbolag): ≈ limited partnership
Enkelt bolag: Regulated partnership between two parts (Companies or private persons)
Ideell förening: non-profit organization
Stiftelse: Foundation has capital or property but no members or owners (shareholders)
Filial
Can you order a Sweden Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Sweden agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Sweden accepts the Apostille Certificate for Sweden Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Sweden signed up to the Hague Convention on 1st Mat 1999.
What is the language(s) of the Sweden Company Registry?
The Sweden Company Register is in Swedish language only.
Sweden Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Sweden has 94 embassies abroad, as well as 307 consulates and six other representations.
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, hosts 109 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 176 consulates and another three representations located in Sweden.
Sweden Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Sweden. Our local partner is based in Vaddowhich enables us to do site visits throughout all of Sweden including Gothenburg, Stockholm, Malmo and Sharholmen. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Sweden Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Sweden from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Sweden Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 2002)
Sweden Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 2004)
Sweden Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Sweden Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Sweden.
Sweden Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Sweden. Our specialist Sweden skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Sweden Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Sweden Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Sweden. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Sweden Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Sweden?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Sweden?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Sweden?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.