Buy A Shelf Company in Sweden
Sweden Ready Made Company includes
No Sweden Shelf companies available. We can help you set up a new company in Sweden.
Sweden Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the advantages of a Swedish ready-made (shelf) company?
- Immediate ownership transfer, avoiding the typical formation timeline
- Registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket)
- No prior operations or liabilities
- Speeds up access to Swedish bank accounts and VAT registration
- Enhances credibility with local and EU clients and suppliers
- Fully compliant with Swedish corporate regulations
What are the most common types of company formation in Sweden?
The most widely used company type in Sweden is the Aktiebolag (AB) – Private Limited Company. It is highly suitable for both small businesses and large corporations.
Other common types include:
- Enskild Firma – Sole Proprietorship
- Handelsbolag (HB) – General Partnership
- Kommanditbolag (KB) – Limited Partnership
- Branch of a Foreign Company (Filial)
However, the AB structure remains the most popular due to its credibility, limited liability, and corporate flexibility.
How much share capital is needed to form a Swedish AB (Private Limited Company)?
The minimum share capital required to establish an Aktiebolag (AB) is SEK 25,000 (approximately €2,200). This capital must be paid into a business bank account prior to registration and can be used by the company after incorporation.
What are the features of a Swedish Private Limited Company (AB)?
- Limited liability for shareholders
- Requires at least one board member and one deputy, but only one shareholder is needed
- 100% foreign ownership allowed
- Must have a registered office in Sweden
- Must be registered with Bolagsverket and the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket)
- Eligible for VAT and F-tax (corporate tax) registration
- Subject to annual reporting and accounting regulations
- Suitable for a wide range of commercial activities
What other types of company structures are available in Sweden?
- Enskild Firma (Sole Trader): Quick to set up but with unlimited personal liability
- Handelsbolag (HB): A partnership with joint liability
- Kommanditbolag (KB): A partnership with at least one general and one limited partner
- Filial (Branch): For foreign companies wishing to operate without forming a new legal entity
The AB structure is ideal for international entrepreneurs due to its flexibility, credibility, and EU compliance.
Seamless Entry into the Swedish Business Market
Get a pre-registered Sweden shelf company today, fast, compliant, and ready to trade.