Sole trader

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Do you want to start an enterprise as a sole trader? Under the headline About sole trader you may read more about starting, changing and winding up as a sole trader.

What is a sole trader?

• You run and are responsible for the enterprise as a private person.
• Your personal identity number becomes the registration number of the enterprise.
• You are personally liable for holding contracts and paying debts.
• There is no demand for a start-up capital.

Apply for registration on the Internet

If possible, use the e-services on the website verksamt.se when starting up the enterprise. If you register your enterprise with Bolagsverket the business name will obtain protection in the county of registration. It may be necessary to register the enterprise with Bolagsverket, if your enterprise participates in public procurements or if the enterprise needs a permit to carry out certain business activities.

Search for sole traders in Näringslivsregistret (the Trade and Industry Register)

In Näringslivsregistret you may search for information on registered sole traders and other enterprises.

Nr 11 e, 4 November, 2010