Our team of incorporation specialists has experience working with foreign investors and can assist you if you plan to open a company in Sweden.
| Quick Facts | |
|---|---|
| Assistance for company formation in Sweden offered by our team | Yes |
| Simple company formation package cost | From SEK 35,000 + VAT |
| Complex company formation package costs | Between SEK 45,000 and 50,000 + VAT |
| Examples of general formation costs in Sweden | Include the minimum share capital, the registration costs, and others |
| Main business forms in Sweden | Limited liability company, public limited company, sole trader, partnerships |
| Minimum share capital | 25,000 SEK for the private limited company |
| Minimum number of shareholders | 1 |
| Residency restrictions for foreign business owners | Not applicable |
| Residency requirements for the managing director | Must be a resident of an EEA member state |
| Registered address requirement | Must be based in Sweden |
| Can use virtual office | Yes |
| Bank account in Sweden required for the company | Yes |
| Requirements for the company name | Must be verified and unique |
| Main company formation documents | Memorandum, Articles of Association, proof of minimum capital deposit, application form, IDs for the founders, additional documents (as needed) for non-resident company owners. |
| Incorporation timeframe (approx.) | 1-3 weeks with full end-to-eng guidance from our team |
What types of companies can I open in Sweden?
You can register the following:
- Limited company: the preferred business form, it offers a convenient degree of liability (limited to the invested capital), and it is suitable for small and medium-sized companies alike; it can engage in any business field and requires a capital of at least 25,000 SEK or approximately 2,473 Euros;
- Limited partnership: an alternative to the trading partnership, in this type of business, only one partner is fully liable, while the other has limited liability; at least 1 SEK is needed to open this partnership, and our team can give you more details;
- Sole trader: small entrepreneurs who open a company in Sweden will often opt for this very simple business form; it is suited for professionals who start a business on their own, however, they are fully liable for the debts and obligations.
What are the general steps for company formation in Sweden?
The following steps are essential when opening a limited liability company:
- Check that the chosen name is available for use;
- Draft the incorporation documents;
- Deposit the minimum share capital and receive the bank’s confirmation certificate for this deposit (see below for more details);
- Appoint the Board members (detailed below is an important residency requirement);
- Submit the application to the authorities.
Once steps 1 through 5 have been successfully completed, the company’s registration certificate is issued within 5 to 15 working days.
What documents must I prepare when starting a company in Sweden?
The list below highlights the documents required to open a private limited company:
- The company’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, signed by the shareholders (founders);
- The bank certificate proving that the minimum share capital has been deposited. This is issued by the bank to a signatory who has a Swedish personal number (a citizen or resident);
- The filled-in application form;
- The identification documents for the managing director, the beneficial owners, and the board members;
- Proof registered office (this must be located in Sweden).
For non-resident company founders, additional documents can be required. Such documents are to be translated into Swedish.
Please note that the documents are largely the same for a public limited company; however, the requirements differ for other business forms, such as the sole trader.
What is the minimum share capital for a company in Sweden?
For the private limited liability company, which is the most commonly used business form, the minimum share capital is SEK 25,000 (or about EUR 2,300).
What are the conditions for the company founders?
Full foreign ownership is permitted in Sweden, and there are no restrictions on nationality.
The company is required, however, to have one managing director who is a citizen of a European Economic Area member state.
How much does it cost to open a company in Sweden?
You should take into account the following costs:
- 2,700 SEK for the paper application or 2,400 SEK for the online one;
- The minimum share capital of SEK 25,000
Our incorporation packages start from approximately SEK 35,000 + VAT for the following:
- Company name verification;
- Preparing the company’s documents;
- Assisting with the share capital submission;
- Handling the initial tax basics.
Important: International companies relocating their operations to Sweden can benefit from our enhanced packages with prices between SEK 45,000 and 50,000 + VAT, which include:
- Relocation support for the non-resident founder(s);
- Assistance with employee relocation to Sweden;
- Virtual office address;
- Banking assistance.
To start the company formation process, our team requests an advance payment of SEK 27,200 (total), which includes the registration fee and billed hours for the initial support. Additional costs apply once the company is approved for registration and we proceed to the next steps.
Company registration in Sweden is a simplified process with our help. Contact us if you need more information about the general steps for opening a company in Sweden or if you wish to know more about the company formation services we provide.