About this template
Power of Attorney to represent a limited company – a complete template package under Swedish law for companies wishing to grant an individual the right to represent the company in clearly defined business, regulatory, banking, or contractual matters. The package includes Swedish and English Word/PDF templates as well as detailed user guides in both languages.
Legally reviewed: October 6, 2026
The review covers the Swedish Companies Act's regulations on the board of directors, the CEO, and authorized signatories, as well as the power of attorney regulations under the Contracts Act.
Included in the package
| Swedish Power of Attorney – Word | Editable master template for Swedish limited companies. |
| Swedish Power of Attorney – PDF | Print-friendly version. |
| Power of Attorney – English | English language version in Word + PDF under Swedish law. |
| Swedish user guide | Step-by-step guide in Word + PDF. |
| English user guide | English guidance in Word + PDF. |
A power of attorney is not the same as registered signatory authority
The board of directors represents the company and signs for it in accordance with the Companies Act. The CEO may represent the company within the scope of day-to-day management, and the board may appoint a special authorized signatory. This product is instead a standard contractual power of attorney for defined tasks. It does not automatically register the proxy holder as a special authorized signatory with the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket).
Registered signatory authority and a standard power of attorney follow different rules. For registered signatory authority, a provision stating that two or more persons must sign jointly can be registered, whereas other limitations – such as internal monetary limits – are not registered as limitations on the right to sign. If a monetary limit or other restriction is intended to define the agent's external authority, it should therefore be clearly stated in the power of attorney itself.
Who should sign on behalf of the company?
The power of attorney must be signed by the person or persons who have the right to bind the company in the situation in question. Therefore, the template contains specific fields for:
- registered signatory authority,
- board resolutions,
- CEO authority within day-to-day management,
- other documented basis for authority.
If the company is signed for by two or more persons jointly, the power of attorney must be signed in the corresponding authorized manner.
What the template can cover
You can select and specify, among other things:
- negotiation, execution, amendment, and termination of agreements,
- orders and purchases with monetary limits,
- contacts with authorities and public bodies,
- customer and supplier receivables, payment plans, and disputes,
- banking and payment matters where the bank accepts the power of attorney,
- real estate, premises, or tenant-owner apartment matters,
- disputes and agent management when a separate litigation power of attorney is not required,
- other specifically stated assignments.
Monetary limits and internal restrictions
The template includes separate fields for monetary limit per legal act, total financial framework, requirement for countersignature, geographical/operational scope, and other restrictions. Important limitations should appear directly in the power of attorney shown to third parties, not only in internal instructions.
Board resolutions and the responsibility of corporate bodies
A power of attorney does not transfer the board's statutory responsibility to the proxy holder. If the underlying business requires a board or general meeting resolution, that decision must still be made. The package therefore includes a voluntary annex for documentation of board resolutions.
Banks and authorities may require their own forms
A recipient may set their own formatting and identification requirements. For example, banks may require the bank's own power of attorney form or additional authority verification. The power of attorney does not grant the proxy holder the right to use anyone else's personal BankID, PIN code, security token, or similar.
Real property – special requirement for writing
If the power of attorney is to be used for agreements regarding the purchase, exchange, or gift of real property, the authority must be in writing according to Section 27 of the Contracts Act. The template therefore contains specific fields for property designation, legal act, price range, and other terms.
Substitution and conflicts of interest
You can explicitly prohibit sub-delegation or allow it only for a specific assignment. The template also contains a specific limitation for agreements where the proxy holder themselves, a related party, or a related company has a conflicting economic interest.
Validity and revocation
The power of attorney can be valid until further notice, for a specific period, or only for a specific assignment. The guide explains how written powers of attorney should be recovered or destroyed upon revocation and when third parties should be notified.
Swedish + English in the same package
The English version is an English-language version governed by Swedish law. It is suitable for Swedish companies working with international counterparties or using English as their corporate or working language.
Do you need a general power of attorney for an individual/company? See General Power of Attorney →
Detailed user guide included
The guide covers the difference between a standard power of attorney and signatory authority, who should sign, authority and capacity, board resolutions, bank/authority requirements, real estate power of attorney, revocation, and a complete checklist before signing.
File formats and delivery
Format: DOCX, PDF, and ZIP.
Language: Swedish and English.
Number of files: 8.
Delivery: digital download. No physical product is sent.
Frequently asked questions
Does the proxy holder become a registered authorized signatory?
No. A standard power of attorney does not automatically register the proxy holder as a special authorized signatory with the Swedish Companies Registration Office.
Can the CEO sign the power of attorney?
It depends on the assignment. The CEO has the statutory right to represent the company within day-to-day management, but larger or unusual measures may require a board resolution or other authorized signature.
Must the power of attorney be witnessed?
Not as a general rule for a standard company power of attorney. However, the recipient may set their own formal requirements.
Can the proxy holder buy or sell real estate?
This can be covered if the authority is clearly and explicitly stated in writing and the company's internal decisions have been properly made. Real estate matters may also require additional documentation.
The template package is a general documentation aid and does not replace individual legal advice. Major transactions, real estate deals, financing, corporate acquisitions, international agreements, or questions regarding the authority of corporate bodies should be reviewed separately.
