In brief

• Off-the-shelf solution an easy way to start
• Shareholders may reside in any country
• No personal liability for shareholders

Limited liability companies in Sweden

A limited liability company is the business structure most frequently used by foreign companies when setting up business activities in Sweden. Investors can purchase an off-the-shelf company or form the company themselves. Either way, it is a quick procedure.

A limited liability company is financially separate from the foreign-based  company. Share capital of at least SEK 50,000 is required.

The limited liability company becomes a Swedish legal entity as soon as it has been registered in the Swedish company register at (Bolagsverket). A quicker alternative to forming a limited liability company is to acquire an off-the-shelf company from a company agent or a law firm, which would take less than a week.