English to Czech Commercial Register Extract Translation for Corporate Verification

What a Swedish Commercial Register Extract Contains

A commercial register extract from the Swedish Companies Registration Office (Bolagsverket) organises the essential facts of a company into a single official document. The extract is commonly issued in English for international use and captures the registered company name, registration number, type of entity (often an aktiebolag, a Swedish limited company), registered address, and status. It lists the board of directors, managing director, auditor, and share capital as currently registered. The extract also references whether the latest annual report has been filed. For cross‑border corporate verification, these fields give a snapshot of legal standing that Czech partners or authorities rely on when evaluating a Swedish company.

How to Get a Duplicate Extract from Bolagsverket

You can request an electronic extract through Bolagsverket’s online service if you hold the company’s Swedish registration number. Foreign business partners can also order the extract by providing the company name or registration number; the office issues the document in Swedish or English. The electronic extract carries the same evidentiary value as a paper copy and typically arrives as a PDF within minutes. For a duplicate needed years after incorporation, the same process applies: the current extract always reflects the up‑to‑date register. If the original extract you hold is in Swedish, requesting the English version explicitly saves time before proceeding to a Czech translation.

Common English Terms in Swedish Commercial Register Extracts

The table below maps the standard English field labels found on a Bolagsverket extract to their Czech equivalents. These terms appear as headings in the document; the data that follows them is translated in the output DOCX.

English Term	Czech Term	Notes
Company Name	název společnosti	Keep the original name in Latin script.
Registration Number	registrační číslo	Swedish organisationsnummer remains unchanged.
Registered Address	sídlo společnosti	Full address stays in English.
Legal Form	právní forma	Typically “akciová společnost” for aktiebolag.
Board of Directors	představenstvo	Names of directors are placeholders.
Managing Director	jednatel / výkonný ředitel	Term depends on company structure.
Auditor	auditor
Share Capital	základní kapitál	Amount in SEK is preserved.
Status	stav	Active, deregistered, etc.
Date of Registration	datum zápisu	Date format follows Czech conventions.

When a Czech‑Language Extract Is Needed for Corporate Verification

Czech banks, authorities, and business partners typically request a translated extract during supplier onboarding, know‑your‑customer (KYC) compliance, and due‑diligence reviews. If a Swedish company is opening a corporate account in the Czech Republic, the bank’s legal team expects the extract in Czech. Mergers and acquisitions due diligence also demands a Czech version so local advisors can assess corporate structure and obligations. In litigation or administrative proceedings before Czech courts, a translated extract serves as supporting evidence of legal personality and representation. Even informal partner reviews benefit from an instant AI‑translated draft, while formal submissions usually require a certified translation.

AI‑Powered Translation vs On‑Demand Certified Translation

Lekhak’s AI‑powered self‑serve translation turns an English Bolagsverket extract into a Czech DOCX in minutes. The instant output preserves all data fields and is suitable for internal reviews, preliminary compliance checks, supplier onboarding drafts, and any situation where your team simply needs to understand the document’s contents. No human translator reviews the output, and the DOCX does not carry a signed certificate of accuracy. For official use, submitting to a Czech commercial register, court filings, or embassy‑backed verification, a certified translation with a signed statement of accuracy is often required. Certified translation is available on‑demand through Lekhak for those cases.

What Lekhak’s AI Translation Produces

Upload the English extract and the AI pipeline generates a downloadable DOCX that retains the original document’s structure: the table‑like layout of fields and values is preserved, and every data cell is translated into Czech while identifiers such as the registration number, dates, and monetary amounts remain untouched. The translation covers all textual content, company name explanations, legal form descriptions, directors’ roles, but it does not add a translator’s certification page. The file is ready for sharing with Czech‑speaking colleagues or for submitting as a working draft. Because the entire process runs offline‑ready and on‑demand, you have a translated extract in minutes, not days, with no need to schedule a human translator.

When You Need Notarisation, Apostille, or Embassy Attestation

When a Swedish extract will be used in the Czech Republic, the receiving institution may require notarisation and an apostille under the Apostille Convention. Notarisation confirms the authenticity of a signature (such as that of the translator or certifying officer), and the apostille from the competent Swedish authority confirms the notary’s seal for use in another member country. These steps are separate government acts arranged by the document owner with a Swedish notary and the appropriate authority. A certified Czech translation can serve as the underlying document, but Lekhak does not perform notarisation or apostille itself. The sequence is typically: obtain the English extract, secure a certified translation, then manage notarisation and apostille independently.

Swedish vs English Extract Versions: What to Know

Bolagsverket issues extracts in Swedish and, on request, in English. The English version uses translated field labels that sometimes differ from a literal Swedish‑to‑English rendering, for example, the Swedish term “styrelse” becomes “board of directors,” and “aktiekapital” becomes “share capital.” These are standardised, so the Czech translation of the English extract is usually consistent and reliable. If you hold only the Swedish original, you can still translate it to Czech, but the English extract is the more accessible source because it already aligns with international corporate terminology. For the cleanest Czech output, start with the English extract and translate it through Lekhak’s AI pipeline or the certified route.

FAQ: English‑to‑Czech Commercial Register Translation

Can I translate a Swedish commercial register extract to Czech using AI?

Yes. Lekhak’s self‑serve AI translates the English extract directly into Czech in minutes, producing a DOCX that keeps all registration fields intact. It is suitable for internal use, drafts, and preliminary checks.

Is an AI translation acceptable for Czech bank KYC checks?

For preliminary or internal KYC screening, the instant AI translation is often sufficient to review company details. When the bank requires a formal submission, a certified translation with a signed certificate of accuracy is the safer choice.

What does a certified translation for a commercial register extract include?

A certified translation includes the fully translated extract plus a signed statement of accuracy from a qualified translator, attesting that the Czech version is a true representation of the English source. Lekhak can provide this on‑demand.

Do I need a sworn translator for a Swedish extract used in Czech courts?

Czech courts often require a translation bearing a sworn interpreter’s stamp or a certified translation. The exact requirement depends on the court; confirm with your legal representative, then request the appropriate certified translation through Lekhak.

How long does it take to get a Czech translation of a Bolagsverket extract using Lekhak’s AI?

The AI‑powered translation is instant, you receive the downloadable DOCX within minutes of uploading the English extract. There is no waiting for a human translator to become available.

Does Lekhak’s certified translation include notarisation?

No. A certified translation carries the translator’s signed certificate of accuracy. Notarisation, verifying the translator’s signature, is a separate act you arrange with a notary. Lekhak does not perform notarisation.

Can I use the same Czech translation for submission to the Czech Commercial Register?

Yes, provided you use a certified translation that meets the register’s requirements. The AI‑translated draft may help you prepare the data, but the final submission typically demands a certified version.

What if my extract is in Swedish instead of English?

Lekhak’s AI can translate directly from Swedish to Czech, but starting from the English version, which Bolagsverket supplies, yields more consistent terminology for Czech corporate contexts. If you only have a Swedish extract, you can request the English duplicate from Bolagsverket first.

Are there specific Czech legal terms for “board of directors” and “share capital”?

Yes. In the context of a Swedish aktiebolag, “board of directors” translates to “představenstvo” and “share capital” to “základní kapitál”. Lekhak’s output uses these standard Czech corporate terms.

How do I request a copy of my Swedish company’s extract in English?

Visit Bolagsverket’s website, log in with your Swedish e‑identification, and order an electronic extract in English. For foreign partners, the company’s registration number suffices to place the order. The PDF arrives within minutes.

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