konsumenttillföretag
Konsumenttillföretag is a Swedish term for a consumer-owned enterprise, a type of cooperative in which the buyers or users of a product or service are also the owners. The concept originated in the early 20th century as part of the broader cooperative movement, aiming to give consumers a democratic voice in the market and to ensure fair prices, quality and service. In a konsumenttillföretag members typically elect a board from among themselves and participate in strategic decisions through general meetings. Profits are either reinvested in the company or distributed as dividends among the member-owners, often in proportion to their consumption levels.
The legal framework for konsumenttillföretag is established in Sweden’s Companies Act. The act requires that such
Typical examples of konsumenttillföretag include grocery cooperatives, energy cooperatives and housing cooperatives. In recent years, the