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Private limited company

Private limited company

A private limited company is a company whose shares may not be offered to the public.

What is a private limited company?

A private limited company is the most common form of limited company in Sweden. Its shares may not be offered to the public or traded on an exchange. The minimum share capital is SEK 25,000 (since 2020).

 

Private versus public

The opposite is a public limited company, which may offer shares to the public and has higher capital requirements. Almost all companies with unlisted shares are private limited companies.

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Related terms

Public limited company

A public limited company may offer its shares to the public and can be listed on an exchange.

Limited company

A limited company is a business form that is its own legal entity and is owned through shares.

Share capital

Share capital is the capital the shareholders contribute to a company in exchange for shares.

Unlisted shares

Unlisted shares are shares in companies that are not listed on a stock exchange or trading venue.