Wint Offers Free Company Formation Amid Swedish Tax Rule Changes

Entrepreneurs can now establish a limited company (AB) for free through Wint's automated accounting service. This initiative is designed to eliminate the administrative hurdles that frequently discourage new business owners. Wint manages the entire registration process, covers fees to the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket), and facilitates the opening of a corporate bank account. This offering aligns with the Swedish government's advancement of substantial proposed reforms to the 3:12 tax rules, which will influence dividend distributions for numerous small business owners beginning in 2026. Anders Nilsson, Wint's tax expert, notes that these changes will affect nearly all owners whose income derives from their personal expertise and labor, such as consultants. The proposed reforms aim to simplify the existing dual-rule system by introducing a single methodology for calculating dividend allowance. This new approach incorporates a higher base amount than the current standard, thereby increasing the dividend allowance for many small businesses that do not rely on complex salary calculations.