Start a limited company
From articles of association and share capital to registration and your first bookkeeping. We handle the paperwork so you can start invoicing.
How to start a limited company
A limited company (aktiebolag, AB) is formed when the founders draw up a memorandum of association (stiftelseurkund) with articles of association, subscribe for shares and pay in the share capital to a bank account opened for the company. The minimum share capital for a private limited company is SEK 25 000. Once the bank has certified that the capital has been paid in, the company is registered with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket). After that, the company applies to the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket) for F-tax (F-skatt), VAT registration and registration as an employer.
None of the steps is difficult on its own, but the order matters and every mistake makes processing take longer. We have done this many times and know what the Companies Registration Office and the banks want to see.
What is included when you start a limited company with us
- A review of company type: limited company, sole trader (enskild firma) or trading partnership (handelsbolag), depending on your situation
- Articles of association, memorandum of association and choice of financial year
- Help opening a bank account for the share capital, read more about opening a bank account
- Registration with the Companies Registration Office and notification of the beneficial owner
- F-tax, VAT and employer registration with the Tax Agency
- Bookkeeping set up in Fortnox, ready to use from your first invoice
Is a limited company right for you?
A limited company is a separate legal entity. It keeps your personal finances apart from the company's, makes it easier to bring in co-owners and lets you take out both salary and dividends. The price is more administration: an annual report to the Companies Registration Office, a general meeting and, in some cases, an auditor. A sole trader business is simpler to start and run, but you are personally liable for all its debts. We go through what suits your particular business at our first meeting, read more about starting a business. Compare the company types side by side in our guide limited company or sole trader.
Want to get started faster? Buy a shelf company
A shelf company is a ready-registered limited company that has never traded. You get a company registration number (organisationsnummer) the same day and avoid waiting for the Companies Registration Office to process your application. Read more about starting with a shelf company.
After the start: bookkeeping at a fixed price
Most people who start a limited company with us stay on as clients with the Basic or Complete package, covering ongoing bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and year-end closing for a fixed monthly price. You get a named accounting consultant in Gothenburg who knows your company from day one. See our prices.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to start a limited company?
Allow a few weeks from the time the share capital has been paid in until the Companies Registration Office has registered the company. Processing times vary. If you need a company registration number straight away, a shelf company is the alternative.
How much share capital is needed?
At least SEK 25 000 for a private limited company. The money belongs to the company and may be used in the business, but if more than half of it is used up, the board must draw up a balance sheet for liquidation purposes (kontrollbalansräkning).
Does a limited company need an auditor?
No, most smaller limited companies are exempt from the audit requirement. If your company needs an auditor, we work together with one.
What does it cost to start a limited company with Ekonomico?
Company matters are quoted separately based on what you need help with, and you get a fixed price before we start. On top of that comes the Companies Registration Office's registration fee of SEK 2 400 via the e-service, and the share capital of at least SEK 25 000 is deposited in the company's account.
Get a price proposal for your company
Tell us what you need help with and we will come back with a proposal tailored to your needs.
- Free first meeting
- A fixed price before you decide
- No lock-in period
Call us on 031 - 52 40 00, weekdays 09:00 - 17:00. Or fill in the form and we will get back to you within 24 hours on weekdays.