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Deputy board member

Deputy board member

A deputy board member is a substitute who can step in for an ordinary board member.

What is a deputy board member?

A deputy board member is a substitute for an ordinary board member in a limited company. The deputy steps in and serves when an ordinary member cannot take part, for example during absence or if the member resigns.

 

When is a deputy required?

In smaller companies with only one ordinary board member, the Companies Act requires at least one deputy so the board is always quorate. Who the deputy is is registered with Bolagsverket.

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Board member

A board member is a person who sits on a limited company's board of directors.

General meeting

The general meeting is the highest decision-making body in a limited company, where shareholders make decisions.

The Swedish Companies Act (ABL)

The Swedish Companies Act (ABL) is the law that governs how limited companies are formed and run.

The Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket)

Bolagsverket is the Swedish authority that registers companies and company information.