aktieägarregistret

An aktieägarregister, or shareholder register, is a crucial document for any limited company (aktiebolag) in Sweden. It serves as an official record of who owns shares in the company and in what quantities. The register is maintained by the company itself and is a legal requirement.

The primary purpose of the aktieägarregister is to clearly identify the company's shareholders. This information is vital for various company operations, including exercising voting rights at general meetings, distributing dividends, and communicating important company information to shareholders. It ensures that the company knows who its owners are and can uphold their rights.

Key information typically found in an aktieägarregister includes the shareholder's name, personal identification number (personnummer) or organization number, address, and the number of shares they own. It also often details the class of shares and any restrictions or special rights associated with them.

While the company is responsible for maintaining the register, it is not a public document in the same way as a company's annual report. However, shareholders have the right to inspect their own information within the register. In cases of share transfers, the register must be updated promptly to reflect the new ownership structure. This accurate record-keeping is essential for good corporate governance and transparency among the company's owners.