Sweden’s standard private vehicle is the aktiebolag (AB), a limited company. There is no notary in the process.
Capital
A private AB requires a minimum share capital of SEK 25,000, deposited before registration. Liability is limited to the company.
Register with Bolagsverket
You file the formation documents and articles with Bolagsverket (the Swedish Companies Registration Office) and register for F-tax and VAT with the Tax Agency (Skatteverket). The company needs a board; an auditor may be required above certain size thresholds.
Identity is the friction
Much of the process runs on Swedish e-identification (BankID) and personal/coordination numbers, which non-residents may lack — often the real bottleneck.
For foreign founders
Foreigners can own a Swedish AB, but the ID and banking steps reward local coordination. A verified Swedish colleague can handle registration and the tax setup.
Capital and auditor thresholds change — confirm with admitted Swedish counsel.