You have registered your limited company — congratulations. But the feeling of having got through the registration is usually quickly replaced by another: where do you actually start? This guide walks you through some of the most important things to keep track of, plus a timeline with dates you don't want to miss.
Verksamt.se – your starting point for everything
Verksamt.se is the Swedish state's combined gateway for entrepreneurs, run jointly by Bolagsverket (the Companies Registration Office), Skatteverket (the Tax Agency) and Tillväxtverket (the Agency for Economic and Regional Growth). Here you register your company, apply for F-tax and VAT, and find industry-specific checklists. Work through their Starting a Business guide carefully – it's easy to miss something at the start.
Bolagsverket – keep your information up to date
Bolagsverket registers and administers information about Swedish companies. The board, signatories, share capital and articles of association are public information – and they must be correct. A common mistake is forgetting to report changes, which can create legal problems further down the line.
Share register – mandatory from day one
Every limited company is required by the Swedish Companies Act to maintain a share register listing the names of all shareholders, the number of shares, dates of acquisition and share numbers. An incorrect or missing share register creates problems in future investment rounds, ownership changes or in the event of a sale.
Skatteverket – three registrations you can't miss
F-tax (to invoice without tax deductions), VAT registration (mandatory above SEK 80,000/year in turnover) and employer registration if you intend to hire – including yourself as CEO. Everything is handled via skatteverket.se or in a coordinated way through Verksamt.
Bookkeeping – start immediately
The obligation to keep accounts applies from the moment the company is registered. Choose a bookkeeping system early and decide whether you'll manage it yourself or engage an accounting consultant. A good consultant is rarely a cost – they save time and help avoid expensive mistakes.
The annual cycle – what to do and when
Important dates and activities throughout the financial year.
Q1 · January – March
January – Employer declaration (31 Jan). Submit income statements for employees.
February – Prepare year-end accounts. Gather receipts and reconcile accounts with the auditor.
March – VAT reporting. Quarterly or monthly – check your period with Skatteverket.
Q2 · April – June
April – Income tax return (30 Apr). The most important date of the year – don't miss it.
May – Hold the annual general meeting. Adopt the annual report, elect the board, decide on dividends.
June – File the annual report. To Bolagsverket – no later than 6 months after the end of the financial year.
Q3 · July – September
July – Update the share register. Verify that ownership matches reality after the AGM.
August – Internal half-year accounts. How are you tracking against budget? Adjust if needed.
Q4 · October – December
October – Salary planning ahead of year-end. Take salary, dividend, or retain in the company?
November – Budget and goals for next year. Board meeting with minutes, plan the upcoming financial year.
December – Financial year closes (31 Dec). Last chance to book the year's transactions correctly.
VAT is reported monthly, quarterly or annually depending on turnover. The AGM must be held no later than 6 months after the end of the financial year.
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