How to find a company's registration number in Sweden
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How do I find a company's registration number in Sweden?
Search the company's name on Bolagsverket at https://www.bolagsverket.se. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.
Step-by-step
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Search by company name
Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.
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Copy the registration number
The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.
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Confirm it's the right entity
Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.
Frequently asked questions
Where is a Sweden company's registration number published?
It appears on the entity's public profile in Bolagsverket (https://www.bolagsverket.se) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.
Is looking up a Sweden registration number free?
Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on Bolagsverket is free and does not require an account.
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.
Where do I find a Sweden company's registration number?
Every registered Sweden entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its Bolagsverket record.
Is a Sweden registration number the same as a VAT number?
No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the Bolagsverket when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.
Related guides and tools
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- Search the business registry
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- Find the right entity
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Sweden data
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