Ickeloggning

Ickeloggning refers to the formal removal of a company, partnership, or other legal entity from the official registers maintained by governmental authorities. In Swedish corporate law, the term is most commonly applied to the removal of a company from the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket), but similar processes exist in other jurisdictions under different names such as deregistration, removal from the trade register, or liquidation.

The process is initiated when the entity's owners decide that continuing the legal existence is no longer necessary. Common reasons for ickeloggning include permanent dissolution of the business, cessation of commercial activity, or failure to comply with regulatory reporting requirements. In some cases, statutory liens or tax obligations may delay or prevent immediate removal.

To effect an ickeloggning in Sweden, the owners must file a formal request with Bolagsverket along with a signed statement affirming that the company has no outstanding liabilities. Supporting documents include a resolution from the board or partners, financial statements, and proof that all taxes, fees, and social security contributions have been settled. If the company operates in multiple filings, each location may require separate documentation.

Once approved, the entity is officially removed from the register, and its legal status as a separate person ceases. This does not automatically absolve the entity of previous obligations; creditors may still pursue claims, and winding-up procedures may be required to address remaining assets or liabilities. The removal is publicly recorded, and the company name becomes available for registration by others.

Ickeloggning is closely related to the liquidation and dissolution processes. While dissolution marks the formal end of company existence, liquidation handles the distribution of assets and settlement of debts. In Sweden, the liquidation must be completed before the ickeloggning request can be approved. Understanding the distinction between these procedures is essential for legal compliance and accurate record-keeping.