Search the business registry

    Sweden business registry search

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search Bolagsverket at the official source

    Start with Bolagsverket for Sweden. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

    Open official portalRequest a record check

    Official access and fees vary. A human request is an enquiry, not a guaranteed extract or completed purchase.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Bolagsverket

    How do I search the business registry in Sweden?

    Use Bolagsverket as a starting source for Sweden, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include AB (Aktiebolag), HB (Handelsbolag), KB (Kommanditbolag). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      Bolagsverket records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Sweden recognises AB (Aktiebolag), HB (Handelsbolag), KB (Kommanditbolag). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Sweden: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Use Bolagsverket's Sök företagsinformation service. It replaced Näringslivsregistret, which closed in September 2025. Follow the current official service page rather than an old bookmarked search screen; check access for the document you need.
    Confirm the entity
    Start with the organisationsnummer and legal name. Keep the number separate from an SE-prefixed VAT identifier. Confirm whether the record concerns a company, association or another organisation before interpreting officer roles.

    Bolagsverket's current company-information service

    Check current access and document options on the official Bolagsverket site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Sweden registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Sweden business registry cover?

    Bolagsverket records AB (Aktiebolag), HB (Handelsbolag), KB (Kommanditbolag). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Sweden business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Sweden?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check Bolagsverket's current terms.

    What if a Sweden business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is an AB in Sweden?

    AB (Aktiebolag) is the Swedish limited company, equivalent to a Ltd or GmbH. A private AB requires SEK 25,000 minimum share capital. A public AB (Publikt AB) requires SEK 500,000. AB is the most common entity type for Swedish businesses.

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    Is the Sweden company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Bolagsverket are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Sweden business registry?

    The Bolagsverket is the official public register of companies incorporated in Sweden. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.bolagsverket.se.

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