Sweden company search: Bolagsverket (bolagsverket.se)

TL;DR. Sweden’s company registration authority is Bolagsverket. https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond when last checked: the connection was made and then closed before any page came back, although the domain still exists. Fees of SEK 90, the BankID requirement, turnaround, and the beneficial ownership register could not be confirmed from it; confirm at source.

What is the official Sweden business registry?

Sweden’s company registration authority is Bolagsverket (the Swedish Companies Registration Office), a government agency operating under the Ministry of Climate and Enterprise. Bolagsverket was established in its current form in 1990 following administrative reforms that separated company registration from the patent and trademark functions. Its statutory basis is the Aktiebolagslagen (Companies Act, 2005:551) and a series of partnership and trading company acts.

Bolagsverket maintains the companies register (bolagsregistret) for registered companies, and operates additional registers including: the trade names register (handelsregister, for sole traders and trading names), the economic associations register (foreningsregistret), and the beneficial ownership register (registret over verkliga huvudman) implementing EU 5AMLD requirements.

The primary public access portal is https://www.bolagsverket.se. That host did not respond when last checked: the connection was made and then closed before any page came back, although the domain still exists. The e-services section (etjanster.bolagsverket.se) could not be reached either. Fees, the BankID requirement, turnaround and beneficial ownership details below are historic description; confirm at source.

Entity types covered include: AB (Aktiebolag, private limited company), Publ AB (public limited company), HB (Handelsbolag, general partnership), KB (Kommanditbolag, limited partnership), EF (Enskild firma, sole trader above VAT threshold), ekonomisk forening (economic association), and branches of foreign companies. Swedish foundations (stiftelser) have their own register administered by county administrative boards (lansstyrelserna), not Bolagsverket directly.

Sweden participates in the EU Business Registers Interconnection System (BRIS).

What can you search?

Bolagsverket’s search, when the host is reachable, covers the basic company record. https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond when last checked, so its search screens could not be seen.

Search (reported, not confirmed):

• Search by company name or organisationsnummer
• Returns: company name, organisationsnummer, legal form, registered address, registered county, company status (active, dissolved, struck off, in liquidation)
• Names of board members and the CEO for AB companies are shown in the basic record
• Share capital and date of registration are visible

Paid documents (online ordering; fees and BankID not confirmed):

• Registreringsbevis (registration certificate): the official certified extract confirming company details, directors, share capital, and registration status. A fee of SEK 90 has been reported; confirm at source.
• Utskrift ur bolagsregistret (register extract print): a more detailed printout of the full register entry
• Bolagsordning (articles of association): the company’s constitution as filed with Bolagsverket
• Arsbokslut (annual accounts): filed annual accounts, available through the Bolagsverket portal for AB companies meeting the filing threshold

The beneficial ownership register (verklig huvudman) at Bolagsverket is described in Swedish law. Access, public search, and its contents could not be confirmed while bolagsverket.se does not respond.

How much does it cost?

Fees of SEK 90 and related figures could not be confirmed while https://www.bolagsverket.se does not respond, so the table above reads unknown rather than free. Payment methods (credit card, Swish, invoice) have been reported; confirm at source.

Do you need a local account or ID?

Account, BankID, and identity rules could not be confirmed, because https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond. The basic search has been reported as needing no account, and certified ordering as using BankID tied to a Swedish personnummer; confirm at source.

Alternatives reported for buyers without BankID (confirm at source):

• Email order: Bolagsverket has accepted document orders by email at bolagsverket@bolagsverket.se with payment by credit card.
• Postal order: Documents ordered by post with payment by credit card or invoice.
• Commercial supplier: Local data suppliers (see below) provide Registreringsbevis-equivalent data without BankID requirements.

No Swedish personal identity number or company registration in Sweden is required from foreign buyers. The BankID requirement on the self-service ordering portal could not be confirmed while the host does not respond.

Is the website in English?

Partially. English coverage could not be confirmed. bolagsverket.se/en has been reported to cover general information, with the e-services ordering portal primarily in Swedish; confirm at source.

The search function returns results in both Swedish and English labels for field names. Company names and purpose clauses are recorded in Swedish. The e-services ordering portal (for certified extracts) is primarily in Swedish, which creates a language barrier for foreign buyers navigating the ordering process.

Registreringsbevis certified extracts are issued in Swedish. Bolagsverket does not provide officially translated documents. For use in non-Swedish legal proceedings, notarial translation of the Registreringsbevis may be required.

Sweden participates in BRIS, which allows basic English-language company status checks through the European Business Register network.

What’s the turnaround time?

Turnaround is not published. https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond, so no download path could be seen.

Email, postal, and snabbservice timings could not be confirmed.

Is there an API?

No public Bolagsverket API could be confirmed. https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond, so open-data and e-services API pages on that host could not be reached.

Third-party API via commercial suppliers: Bisnode and UC AB (see suppliers below) offer API-based access to company data sourced from Bolagsverket with credit enrichment. These are the practical API path for most commercial compliance buyers.

For cross-border integrations, Sweden’s BRIS connection provides standardized company data in EU cross-border format.

What you legally cannot do

Bolagsverket data is public, but Swedish law and GDPR apply to its use:

• Personal data in company records: Names of directors, board members, and beneficial owners are personal data under GDPR (Regulation 2016/679) and the Swedish Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218). Processing personal data extracted from Bolagsverket records requires a documented legal basis. Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) applies for legitimate compliance due diligence; direct marketing use of director data requires separate consent.
• Systematic bulk extraction of company records is not permitted under Bolagsverket’s terms of service. An official bulk path could not be confirmed while the host does not respond.
• Redistribution of certified Registreringsbevis without disclosure that the document originated from Bolagsverket is not permitted. The Registreringsbevis carries the official Bolagsverket stamp, which names the issuing authority.
• Beneficial ownership data from the verklig huvudman register is subject to the Penningtvattslag’s use restrictions. It is intended for AML/compliance purposes and cannot be used for purposes outside those parameters.

Sweden’s AML framework is governed by the Penningtvattslag (2017:630) and related Finansinspektionen regulations. FATF (fatf-gafi.org) assessed Sweden’s AML framework and noted strong technical compliance with FATF standards. Sweden is not on the FATF grey list as of May 2026.

GDPR Recital 47 and Article 6(1)(f) provide the standard basis for B2B due diligence use of personal data appearing in public company registers, subject to the proportionality test.

Practical tips for foreign users

• Organisationsnummer is the master key. Swedish company identifiers follow the format XXXXXX-XXXX (10 digits with a hyphen after the 6th digit, for example 556123-4567). This number is permanent and does not change with company name changes or address moves. Always confirm by organisationsnummer rather than name alone.
• F-skattsedel (F-tax approval) is a key indicator. A Swedish company with F-skatt approval is registered with Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency) for tax and VAT purposes, meaning it has passed basic tax compliance checks. For supplier due diligence in Sweden, confirming active F-skatt status via Skatteverket’s online check (skatteverket.se) provides an additional verification layer beyond the Bolagsverket record.
• The beneficial ownership register. Sweden’s verklig huvudman (beneficial owner) register at Bolagsverket is described in statute. A search of it could not be confirmed while bolagsverket.se does not respond.
• Allabolag.se for aggregated data. The commercial site allabolag.se aggregates Bolagsverket and annual report data. It is not an official registry. Cost and account rules on allabolag.se are not covered here.
• AB vs. HB vs. KB distinctions matter for liability. In an AB, shareholders’ liability is limited to their share capital contribution. In an HB (general partnership), all partners have unlimited personal liability. In a KB, the general partner (komplementar) has unlimited liability while limited partners (kommanditdeltagare) have liability limited to their committed capital. For credit risk assessment, the legal form determines the available recourse.
• Status “pa obestand” indicates insolvency. This status, visible in Bolagsverket records when the host is reachable, means the company is unable to pay its debts. It may precede a formal bankruptcy filing (konkurs). “I likvidation” means in voluntary liquidation. “Avregistrerad” means struck off.

Alternatives if you cannot access the registry directly

https://www.bolagsverket.se did not respond when last checked, so the BankID requirement, turnaround and beneficial ownership access could not be confirmed; confirm at source.

• Local data suppliers (see section below): UC AB and Creditsafe offer English-language report delivery with Registreringsbevis-equivalent data and no BankID requirement. Bisnode provides API access for volume users.
• Allabolag.se: A commercial Swedish site providing aggregated Bolagsverket and financial data. Cost and account rules are not covered here.
• BRIS portal: For basic name and status confirmation in English, the EU BRIS network provides Swedish company data in standardized cross-border format.
• OpenCorporates: Indexes Swedish company data from Bolagsverket, providing basic records at opencorporates.com including historical changes.

Local data suppliers

• Bisnode Sweden / D&B (bisnode.se). Bisnode Sweden is now part of the D&B network following the 2021 acquisition. Provides credit risk scores, company profiles, payment performance data, and monitoring for Swedish and Nordic companies. Offers API-based delivery and is widely used by Swedish banks and credit managers. Coverage extends to the full Nordic region through the D&B DACH/Nordic data network.
• Creditsafe Sweden (creditsafe.se). Creditsafe’s Swedish entity provides company credit reports with English-language delivery, real-time Bolagsverket monitoring, and sanctions/PEP screening. Used by compliance teams that need Swedish coverage alongside other European jurisdictions through a single API.
• UC AB (uc.se). UC (Upplysningscentralen) is Sweden’s oldest and largest business credit bureau, owned by the major Swedish commercial banks. UC provides the Upplysning (credit reference), the standard Swedish credit check used by banks and leasing companies. Covers the full Swedish company universe including smaller sole traders and economic associations. UC data is the most deeply integrated with Swedish banking credit decisions.
• Allabolag.se (allabolag.se). A commercial aggregator of Bolagsverket and annual-account data for Swedish companies. Cost and account rules are not covered here. Subscription plans add credit scores, event alerts, and bulk export.

FAQ

Can a foreign company order a Swedish Registreringsbevis without BankID?

Email and postal order paths have historically existed (bolagsverket@bolagsverket.se). Those paths, the BankID requirement and online delivery could not be confirmed while https://www.bolagsverket.se does not respond. Local data suppliers also provide Registreringsbevis-equivalent certified data.

What is the Swedish organisationsnummer format?

The organisationsnummer is a 10-digit number in the format XXXXXX-XXXX. The first 6 digits encode the date format historically but now serve as a sequential series for companies. The digit in position 3 indicates legal form for certain entity types. For practical purposes, the full 10-digit number including the hyphen is the identifier. For VAT purposes, Sweden’s EU VAT number is SE followed by the 10-digit organisationsnummer with two zeros appended (SE556123456701 for example), verifiable through the EU VIES system.

Where do I find the beneficial owner of a Swedish company?

Sweden’s beneficial ownership data sits in the registret over verkliga huvudman maintained by Bolagsverket, implementing EU 5AMLD requirements. Public search of that register could not be confirmed while bolagsverket.se does not respond. Companies are required to identify and register their verklig huvudman (real principal owner). For companies where no individual controls 25% or more, the register entry has historically reflected this and may list senior management as the default contact.

What does F-skatt mean and why does it matter for supplier checks?

F-skattsedel (F-tax certificate) is issued by Skatteverket to companies that have registered for independent contractor tax status, meaning the company is responsible for its own tax withholding. When hiring a Swedish supplier or contractor, confirming active F-skatt status protects the buyer from being required to withhold tax on payments. F-skatt status can be checked at skatteverket.se. That lookup is not covered here. A company without active F-skatt in a situation where services are being procured creates tax liability risk for the buyer.

Is Sweden on the FATF grey list?

No. Sweden is a FATF member and is not on the FATF grey list as of May 2026. Sweden’s AML framework is rated as broadly compliant with FATF standards. For current country status, see fatf-gafi.org.

What is the difference between an AB and a Publ AB in Sweden?

An AB (Aktiebolag) is the standard private limited company form. Its shares are not publicly traded. A Publ AB (Publikt Aktiebolag) is the public limited company form, and its shares may be listed on a stock exchange or offered publicly. The minimum share capital for a Publ AB is SEK 500,000, versus SEK 25,000 for a standard AB. Public companies have more extensive reporting obligations and stricter governance requirements under the Companies Act and, if listed, the rules of the relevant exchange and Finansinspektionen (Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority).

Last verified: September 2026. Sources: Bolagsverket (https://www.bolagsverket.se, which did not respond when last checked, on 2026-09-02), Finansinspektionen (fi.se), Skatteverket (skatteverket.se), EU 5AMLD (Directive 2018/843/EU), FATF (fatf-gafi.org).