bolagslagen
Bolagslagen, commonly translated as the Swedish Companies Act, is the central statute governing aktiebolag (joint stock companies) in Sweden. It sets the framework for the formation, governance, operation, and dissolution of companies, and defines the rights and duties of shareholders, directors, and management. The act regulates both private and public companies, with differences in capital requirements, disclosure obligations, and corporate governance rules.
A company is formed by registration with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) based on articles
Capital and ownership provisions address share capital, transfer of shares, and the rights attached to shares.
Accounting, auditing, and reporting requirements are a key component. Larger or public companies must prepare annual
The act also provides for corporate actions such as mergers, demergers, capital increases, and changes to the