A trust firm in Sweden is a legal entity that acts as a fiduciary, agent or trustee on behalf of an individual or other organization for the purpose of administering, managing and transferring assets to a beneficiary party when necessary (particularly when it comes to an estate trust or assets). Such firms are structured as general partnerships and registered as regulated service providers under the local Anti-Money Trafficking Act. The activities of such organizations are carefully and strictly controlled; in particular, companies are required to obtain a trust license Sweden. Below we will look at the main nuances of establishing and licensing this type of commercial projects.
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Trusts in Sweden: regulation, opening and features of obtaining a license
Sweden is quite often the choice of entrepreneurs when it comes to establishing a trust. Among other things, the fact that Sweden is a full member of the European Union and is highly respected in the jurisdiction makes this jurisdiction a fairly profitable and attractive option. It is much easier to establish relationships with banks, third party providers and other counterparties using a Swedish financial institution than a typical offshore financial institution. This is why a Swedish trust company managing trust assets abroad gives its owner respectability and prestige within the domestic business, as well as tax and privacy advantages abroad.
The Swedish economy as a whole is a mixed, export-oriented economy with a strong and strict profit distribution system, an excellent infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce. A privileged standard of living results from an economy that functions optimally thanks to open market policies that increase flexibility, competitiveness, transparency, and sufficiently large trade deals and foreign investment.
In many jurisdictions, obtaining a trust company license is as burdensome and difficult as obtaining a banking license. According to Sweden trust law, the local financial regulator Finansinspektionen does not supervise fiduciary management activities, so there are no separate requirements or specific regulations in this procedure, such as paid-in capital or standards regarding personnel qualifications. However, trust services are regulated from an AML perspective, which requires trust companies to be registered as regulated providers and have an internal supervisory authority to implement AML purposes. There are no restrictions on the type of assets that a trust company can manage. Anything that can be legally owned can also be held in trust. Assets may include, but are not limited to, the following.
- Cash deposits (no currency restrictions).
- Cryptocurrencies.
- Stock.
- Delegated financial obligations.
- Any type of securities.
- Consumer goods.
- Precious metals.
- Real estate.
Sweden is a highly respected jurisdiction and therefore has some of the most stringent anti-money trafficking rules and regulations in the world. So, how to get trust license in Sweden? Let’s look at the main aspects below.
As part of trust license requirements Sweden, it should be noted that the process itself is quite simple.
- Establishment of a company in the jurisdiction. Typically, such organizations are registered as limited liability partnerships. Partners can be individuals and/or legal entities of any nationality living anywhere in the world.
- Opening a corporate account at a local bank.
- Collection and submission of the relevant package of documents.
The time for creating new companies is approximately 2 weeks. Our firm also has options for ready-made licensed trusts in Hong Kong, Cyprus, Austria, France, Georgia and other countries.
A trust company must have at least one unlimited partner and at least one limited investment partner. There are no minimum or maximum amounts for partners to invest. Partners can be individuals or legal entities of any nationality and residents anywhere in the world. To obtain trust license Sweden you will need the following documents.
- Company registration certificates in Swedish and English.
- Registration as a trustee to the Prevention of Money Trafficking Act 2017 (compliance with AML policies and government strategies).
- Internal guidelines and rules for compliance with AML policies.
- Trust Document Templates for Creating Unlimited Trust Accounts.
- Special online banking system and confirmation of corporate account availability.
- Confirmation of the identity and qualifications of managers.
- Completed trust license application Sweden.
Trust license fees Sweden required to pay start from 3,500 euros.
Advantages of Sweden for opening and licensing a trust
- Stabilization and optimization of taxation. Over the past two decades, the country has undergone a transformation based on deregulation and fiscal self-restraint with cuts to the social welfare program. The Swedish government has cut unemployment and disability benefits to stimulate employment. In turn, lower benefits allowed for lower taxes.
- The Swedish economy is included in the ranking of the 25 leading economies in the world.
- Sweden is home to some of the most famous and profitable brands in the world, including IKEA, Volvo and Electrolux. The jurisdiction has also become a hub for innovative technology companies.
- Simplicity of the licensing procedure and the absence of special requirements regarding regulation and initial capital.
- Stable support of start-ups and foreign companies by the government apparatus.
Our team offers professional trust services Sweden and other countries around the world. Trust license cost Sweden depends on many third-party factors and is calculated individually for each of our clients before the start of cooperation. We provide comprehensive support when opening a trust in Luxembourg, Denmark, Belgium, Ireland and other jurisdictions. Contact us today.