SE · N 59°20′ · E 18°04′
Sweden
A Swedish private limited company suits Nordic trading, professional services and local employment. Foreign shareholders may hold shares, but board, signatory and beneficial-owner filings must meet Swedish and EEA rules.
Key points on one page.
- Tax
- Corporate income tax 20.6%; 15% top-up tax rules apply to groups with EUR 750 million consolidated revenue
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director; a deputy director is required if there are fewer than 3 directors
- Share capital
- Min. SEK 25,000, paid in before registration; cash or in-kind contributions permitted
- Local requirements
- Swedish registered office; half of directors/deputies, any CEO and one signatory must reside in the EEA
- Annual maintenance
- Annual report due within 7 months after year-end; audit required above statutory thresholds
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 2–4 weeks, subject to bank capital evidence, documents and registration review
- Public disclosure
- Director data is searchable; the share register is public at the company; UBO access is restricted
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (6)›
- 01Bolagsverket — Set up a limited company
- 02Bolagsverket — Residing abroad: limited companies
- 03Bolagsverket — Annual reports and financial years for limited companies
- 04PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Sweden: Taxes on corporate income
- 05PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries — Sweden: Tax administration
- 06Inspectorate of Strategic Products — Description of the FDI Act
02 · Advantages
Why Sweden
- 01A local contracting and employment vehicle for Nordic and EU markets
- 02Corporate income tax of 20.6% with no municipal or local corporate income tax
- 03Qualifying dividends and capital gains on unlisted business shares may receive participation exemption
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Formation documents, articles and proof of paid-in capital; a Swedish or EEA bank certificate is normally required
- If residency rules cannot be met, apply to Bolagsverket for an exemption; a Swedish service representative is needed if all directors live abroad
- Bank onboarding is separate and may require shareholder, beneficial-owner and source-of-funds evidence
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Hold the annual general meeting within 6 months after year-end; file the Swedish annual report within 7 months
- File an annual corporate tax return; calendar-year companies are normally due on 1 July of the following year
- Register beneficial ownership within 4 weeks of registration and update changes promptly
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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