Business
The aktiebolag (AB) registered at Bolagsverket
The private limited company (AB) is the standard vehicle, requiring SEK 25,000 in share capital and registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket).
Key rules
- A private AB requires minimum share capital of SEK 25,000.
- Registration with Bolagsverket yields an organisation number.
- Beneficial owners must be registered with Bolagsverket.
Governing law
- Companies Act (Aktiebolagslagen)
In practice
The minimum capital was halved to SEK 25,000 in 2020 to make company formation more accessible to small ventures.