Here is a little overview of the Business Legal forms and their meaning from the countries: Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Ever wanted to know what AB, AS, ASA or OY mean?

Sweden

Publika Aktiebolag (Publ)
Public Limited Company registered in Patent- & Registreringsverket (PRV). Company House number begin with 556….. Share capital (minimum): SEK 500.000. Financial Statement is publicly available. Fees and liquidation if the Statement is not filed seven months after the end of the statement period.

Privata Aktiebolag (AB)
Private Limited Company registered in Patent- & Registreringsverket (PRV). Company House number begin with 556….. Share capital (minimum): SEK 100.000. Financial Statement is publicly available. Fees and liquidation if the Statement is not filed seven months after the end of the statement period.

Handelsbolag (HB)
General Partnership registered in PRV. The partners are individually liable for the total debt of the partnership. Financial Statement is not publicly available.

Kommanditbolag (KB)
Liable Partnership by Shares registered in PRV. The partners are only liable for their share of the total debt of the partnership according to their share. Financial Statement is not publicly available.

Enskild Firma (EF)
Sole Proprietorship registered in PRV. The owner is liable for the total debt of the proprietorship. Financial Statement is not publicly available.