verksamhetsförsäkringar

Verksamhetsföretag is a Swedish term that refers to a company that primarily exists for the purpose of emitting remuneration to its owners in the form of dividends. The term is often used in the context of Swedish stock market listings and corporate governance. A verksamhetsföretag may or may not engage in any profitable activities, but its primary objective is to distribute its profits to the shareholders.

To qualify as a verksamhetsföretag, a company must be a Swedish public limited company, a so-called "aktiebolag" (AB) in Swedish law. The company must also have a minimal number of employees, a limited number of business operations, and a board of directors that is primarily composed of non-executive members. In addition, the company's articles of association must specify that its purpose is to declare dividends to the shareholders.

The concept of verksamhetsföretag has been a focus of attention in recent years due to concerns about abuse and manipulation of the Swedish stock market. Critics argue that verksamhetsföretag allow companies to play the stock market without having any real business activities, which can lead to abuse of the market and unfair distribution of wealth. As a result, there have been changes to the Swedish corporate law aimed at curtailing the exploitation of the system.

In the context of Swedish economic law, verksamhetsföretag are a specific form of corporate entity that is regulated by local legislation. Companies operating as verksamhetsföretag must comply with relevant laws and regulations, including those related to corporate governance, taxation, and regulatory requirements.