Aktieägarboken

Aktieägarboken, often translated as the shareholders' register or share register, is a crucial document for limited liability companies (aktiebolag) in Sweden. It serves as an official record of who owns shares in the company and the details of those shareholdings. The Aktieägarboken is maintained by the company itself and is a legal requirement.

The register typically includes information such as the shareholder's name and personal identification number (personnummer), the number of shares they own, the class of shares (if applicable), and the date of acquisition. It also records any transfers of shares, such as sales or gifts, and any changes in ownership. This ensures a clear and up-to-date overview of the company's ownership structure.

The purpose of the Aktieägarboken is to clearly identify the legal owners of the company, which is important for various corporate activities. For instance, it determines who is entitled to vote at general meetings of shareholders and who has the right to receive dividends. It also plays a role in company law, ensuring transparency and preventing disputes over ownership. While the company is responsible for maintaining the Aktieägarboken, it is generally accessible to shareholders for inspection. In recent years, the process has also been digitized by many companies, with services offering digital Aktieägarböcker.