What is the difference between a shelf company and a company with history?

Buying a company with history means that you get a company with a good credit rating because the company has conducted business operations before. Even F-tax, VAT and bank account are already there. If you buy a shelf company, you get a ready-made company, but you must apply for F-tax, VAT and open a bank account yourself. As the shelf companies are newly started, there is no credit rating from the start.

Why is it more expensive to buy a company with history?

The companies with history have previously been active and are therefore more valuable than shelf companies as they already have a built-up credit rating. The fact that the companies vary in price depends on whether the company is registered for VAT and F-tax and whether there is a bank account. If the company has an existing cash register, this also affects the price. The Swedish Companies Registration Office’s fees will be added.

Why should I buy a company when I can start my own?

If you start a company from scratch, you can count on spending time on administration and be prepared to wait because the Swedish Companies Registration Office has long processing times. If you buy an already started company, you will get started with your business faster and easier. If you choose a company with a history, you get a real head start!