Country Report 2018: Sweden

Abstract

There are no requirements to register POs in Sweden; anyone is free to start any kind of organization at any time. Organizations can choose to register with the tax authorities in order to receive an organization number that allows them to be recognized as a legal entity in relation to authorities, other organizations, and individuals. The application is performed on a one-page form found on the tax authority website or at their offices. A short written by-law and a protocol from the founding meeting should be attached to the application (Skatteverket, 2016). The registration process take, on average, two weeks from the day the form is mailed in.