Wint Offers Free Company Formation Amidst 3:12 Tax Rule Overhaul

Dagens Industri reports that the automated accounting service Wint is actively targeting entrepreneurs by offering complimentary company formation and guidance on proposed tax reforms. Wint's initiative enables individuals to establish a limited liability company (aktiebolag or AB) without incurring any initial costs. This comprehensive service covers the registration fee with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket), the setup of a corporate bank account, and necessary integrations with the Swedish Tax Agency (Skatteverket). By eliminating these common administrative hurdles, Wint aims to reduce the barriers to entry for aspiring business owners. This offering stands in stark contrast to the typical expenses associated with pre-registered shelf companies, which can cost up to 10,000 SEK, in addition to the mandatory 25,000 SEK share capital requirement. In addition to administrative support, Wint is providing valuable expert commentary on significant changes to financial regulations. Tax expert Anders Nilsson has provided insights into proposed amendments to the 3:12 rules, which govern dividend taxation for owners of closely held companies. The government has put forth a proposal to replace the current dual-rule system with a simplified, single model. This new framework is designed to increase the basic dividend allowance to four income base amounts (equivalent to 322,400 SEK for 2026) and introduce a novel method for earning supplementary dividend space, calculated based on the company's total salary expenses.