About the Swedish Companies Registration Office

Bolagsverket (the Swedish Companies Registration Office) is the government agency responsible for registering and maintaining information about Swedish companies. They handle all registrations related to special service recipients.

Official registration portal

All registrations are done through verksamt.se, the official e-service for Swedish business registrations.

verksamt.se

Official Requirements for Service Recipients

Must be a natural person

Only individuals can be registered as service recipients. Legal entities (companies) cannot fulfill this role.

Must be a Swedish resident

The person must be registered in the Swedish Population Register (folkbokförd i Sverige). This is verified automatically by Bolagsverket.

Must be at least 18 years old

Minors cannot serve as service recipients.

Cannot have a legal guardian

Persons who have been assigned a legal guardian due to incapacity cannot serve as service recipients.

Must consent to the appointment

The service recipient must agree to take on the role. This is typically documented through the registration process.

Registration Process According to Bolagsverket

Required information for registration:

•Company organization number (organisationsnummer)
•Service recipient's personal identity number (personnummer)
•Service recipient's full name
•Service recipient's postal address

Who can submit the registration?

The registration can be submitted by:

The service recipient themselves
A board member of the company
The CEO of the company
An authorized representative (with power of attorney)

Fees and Processing Time

Registration fee

1 000 kr

One-time fee per registration. The same fee applies when changing service recipients.

Processing time

1-2 days

Typically 1-2 business days for standard registrations. Complex cases may take longer.

Bolagsverket's Verification Process

When processing a service recipient registration, Bolagsverket verifies:

That the person is registered in the Swedish Population Register
That the person meets age requirements
That the person does not have a legal guardian
That the company requires a service recipient

Public Information

Once registered, the service recipient's information becomes part of the public company register. The following information is publicly available:

•Full name
•Personal identity number (personnummer)
•Postal address

This information can be accessed by anyone through Bolagsverket's search services or third-party services that use their data.

FAQ

Can I register online outside of Sweden?

Yes, verksamt.se can be accessed from anywhere. However, you need Swedish BankID or another approved e-identification to log in. Foreign entrepreneurs may need assistance from someone in Sweden or use alternative methods.

What if my registration is rejected?

Bolagsverket will provide a reason for rejection. Common reasons include: the person is not a Swedish resident, missing information, or the person doesn't meet requirements. You can correct the issues and resubmit.

Swedish Companies Registration Office Requirements