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Open a Maritime operator holding account

Here you will find information on how to apply for a Maritime operator holding account.

Open a Maritime operator holding account Account holder documentation Representatives documentation Registration in the Union Registry Submit the application General documentation requirements After you have submitted your application

The Swedish Energy Agency verifies the permanent residential address of all Swedish residents. If you are resident in a country other than Sweden, you must submit evidence of permanent residential address. The documentation is submitted via our e-service if you have a Swedish BankID or an eIDAS-approved identification. If not, it must be provided in paper form.

The documentation requirements for representatives include:

 

  • Power of attorney signed by an authorised signatory

    A power of attorney must be issued for all representatives in the Union Registry who do not individually have the right to sign for the company according to the Swedish Companies Registration Office's register or equivalent. A copy of the signed power of attorney must be attached to the application made via the e-service or provided as a physical document by mail. The representative retains the original power of attorney for as long as the person is a representative. The Swedish Energy Agency may request the original power of attorney for review.

    Power of attorney (pdf)

  • ID document certified by a Notary Public

    For all new representatives in the Union Registry, a copy of a valid ID document (passport, Swedish driving license or ID card issued by a state that is a member of the European Economic Area or the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development) is required.

    The copy of the ID document must be certified by a Notary Public and submitted digitally via the e-service or in paper form. The representative retains the certified original copy of the ID document for as long as the person is a representative. The Swedish Energy Agency may request the original copy for further review.

  • Extract from the criminal record

    For new representatives in the Union Registry, an extract from the Police's criminal record must be provided. For Swedish citizens, the Swedish Energy Agency obtains the criminal record extract from the Swedish Police Authority upon application.

    For non-Swedish citizens, the extract must be provided in original or as a legalised copy or a copy confirmed by apostille.

    More information about why we obtain extracts from the criminal record can be found on the page Information sources and data handling.

    Information sources and data handling

     

Last updated: 2026-03-26