What is a Shelf Company?

Establishing a company is a journey with several stops along the way. Before the company is approved and registered, you must be granted an organization number by the Swedish Companies Registration Office, which can take a couple of weeks. In order to shorten the process, there are shelf companies available.

A shelf company is a limited liability company (Swedish: “Aktiebolag”) that is already registered, complete with an organization number and has not yet been used to conduct any business. The company has been established with the sole purpose of being sold to a new owner – it has been "kept on a shelf" for the new owner to buy. 

Buying a shelf company is a convenient and time-efficient way for those who want to start their own business. Since several steps have already been completed, you can avoid a lot of the waiting time and administration that is necessary when starting a company by yourself. 

What is a limited liability company?

Shelf companies are always limited liability companies, which are the most common companies in Sweden. A limited liability company is a legal entity, which means that the company can own assets, incur debts, and enter into contracts. To start a limited liability company, a minimum share capital of SEK 25,000 is required. You can read more about limited liability companies in Swedish here.

You can buy a company instead of starting from scratch

Buying a shelf company can be a significant advantage if you want to get your business up and running quickly. When you purchase a shelf company through Jurio, you avoid a lot of paperwork, save time, and receive support and guidance throughout the process.

There are several advantages of buying a shelf company through Jurio: 

• A faster and simpler process than going through the Swedish Companies Registration Office by yourself
• All necessary company documents are included and drafted for you
• Shareholders, board members, and alternate board members can have addresses abroad
• Assistance with applications for tax, VAT, and employer registration (additional option)
• We handle the registration of the ultimate beneficial owner (additional option)

How does it work?

To establish a shelf company, SEK 25,000 in share capital is required. You can buy a shelf company on your own or together with several partners. If you choose to purchase a shelf company with others, you become shareholders together and can divide the cost of the share capital among yourselves. With Jurio's shelf company, the company can consist of up to 10 shareholders.

The first step is often the most difficult, but with Jurio, it's easy. Start out by completing our digital form. There, you will be asked to provide information such as the name and activities of the company, the number of shareholders, and the composition of the board of directors. 

When all the questions have been answered and two documents have been signed, we at Jurio will send you a bank power of attorney. You take the power of attorney to the bank of your choice to open a corporate account. This is where the company’s share capital is to be deposited. When these steps are finished, the share purchase agreement and protocols are signed, Jurio will send you a general power of attorney which gives you the rights to start using the company. Done! The company is yours. We take care of the registration and contact with the Swedish Companies Registration Office.

Purchase a Shelf Company through Jurio 

When purchasing a Shelf Company from Jurio you are able to avoid all the hassle of starting a company from scratch. Filling out our digital form takes less than 15 minutes. We'll assist you all the way and when it's time to sign, you can use Swedish BankID or other selected e-signatures.

Press ‘Buy a Shelf Company’ to get started!