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Sweden (SE)
Overview of Swedish company data coverage, registers, and legal forms
Overview
Sweden's company registration is managed by Bolagsverket (Swedish Companies Registration Office), the government authority responsible for company registration and corporate record-keeping. It handles registration of new businesses, updates, annual reports, and company liquidations.
Data Sources
Identifiers
Swedish companies are identified by their organization number:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
organization_number | 10-digit organization number | 5566778899 |
The format is XXXXXX-XXXX where the first digit indicates entity type.
Legal Forms
Corporations
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AB | Aktiebolag | Private limited company (most common) |
| Publikt AB | Publikt aktiebolag | Public limited company |
| SE | Societas Europaea | European company |
Partnerships
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| HB | Handelsbolag | General partnership |
| KB | Kommanditbolag | Limited partnership |
Other
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| EF | Enskild firma | Sole proprietorship |
| Ek. för. | Ekonomisk förening | Economic association (cooperative) |
| Ideell för. | Ideell förening | Non-profit association |
| Stiftelse | - | Foundation |
| Brf | Bostadsrättsförening | Housing cooperative |
Coverage
- All limited companies (AB, Publikt AB)
- Partnerships (HB, KB)
- Sole proprietorships when registered
- Economic and non-profit associations
- Foundations
For detailed API integration instructions, see the Bolagsverket API guide.
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