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

    How do I find the right registered entity in Sweden?

    A registry entity search in Sweden identifies which specific legal entity you are dealing with when a name is shared across several. Bolagsverket distinguishes them by registration number, entity type (AB (Aktiebolag), HB (Handelsbolag), KB (Kommanditbolag)) and registered address.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the name and expect several hits

      Groups commonly register holding, trading and dormant entities under near-identical names. The first result is not necessarily the one you are dealing with.

    2. 2

      Disambiguate by registration number

      The registration number is unique. If a counterparty cannot give you theirs, that is itself informative.

    3. 3

      Compare entity type and address

      Where the number is unavailable, entity type (AB (Aktiebolag), HB (Handelsbolag), KB (Kommanditbolag)) and registered address usually separate the candidates.

    4. 4

      Record which entity you chose

      Contracts are with an entity, not a brand. Note the registration number you verified so later checks look at the same record.

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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

    Why do several Sweden entities share the same name?

    Groups register separate legal entities — holding, operating, dormant — under closely related names. Bolagsverket treats each as a distinct entity with its own registration number.

    How do I tell which entity I am contracting with?

    By registration number. Ask the counterparty for it, then confirm that exact number on Bolagsverket. Name alone is not sufficient.

    Is entity search on Bolagsverket free?

    Check official search, account and fee rules. LemReveal's basic lookup is separate from official document and subscription charges.

    Does the biggest entity in the results matter most?

    No. What matters is the entity named on your contract or invoice. A dormant shell and a trading company in the same group look similar in a name search and carry very different risk.

    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.

    People also ask about find the right registered entity in Sweden

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    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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