Swedish Energy Agency Sustainability Emissions trading Participating in EU ETS The Union Registry Account types

Account types

Several types of accounts can be opened in the Union Registry. Each account type has a specific purpose which determines the account’s functionality and thus possible applicants.

Account types in the EU ETS

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Operator holding account

All installations included in the EU ETS have an operator holding account. The account can receive free allocation of allowances, emissions can be entered and verified, and it is possible to transfer and surrender allowances.

Except for the specific functionality described above, the account type corresponds to a trading account, see below.

The account is free of charge but can only be opened if a greenhouse gas permit exists for the installation.

Operator holding account

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Aircraft operator account

All aircraft operators included in the ETS have an aircraft operator account. The account can receive free allocation of allowances, emissions can be entered and verified, and it is possible to transfer and surrender allowances.

Except for the specific functionality described above, the account type corresponds to a trading account, see below.

The account is free of charge but can only be opened if a monitoring plan exists for the aircraft operator.

Aircraft operator holding account

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Maritime operator holding account

All of the maritime operators that have been assigned to Sweden and are included in EU ETS needs a maritime operator holding account. This account is needed to be able to note and verify emissions from the previous year, and to surrender the corresponding amount of emissions allowances. The maritime sector was included in EU ETS 2024 and is to be fully incorporated into the system in 2026.

Except for the specific functionality described above, the account type corresponds to a trading account, see below.

The account is free of charge but can only be opened if the maritime operator has been assigned to Sweden as administrative authority.

Maritime operator holding account

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Trading account

The main account type for those who want to trade on the EU ETS market.

The accounts can be opened by private individuals, companies as well as operators and aircraft operators. There are fees associated with the account type.

Trading account

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Verifier account

Verifier accounts can only be opened by an organisation which is accredited as a verifier according to directive 2003/87/EC. The account type is used by verifiers for verification purposes and in some cases to enter emissions on associated operator and aircraft operator holding accounts. Therefore, the account cannot hold units. Verifier accounts require only one authorised representative.

The account is free of charge.

Verifier account

 

Account types in the registry under the Kyoto protocol

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Person holding account

The account type for those who want to trade with units originating from the Kyoto Protocol.

The accounts can be opened by private individuals, companies as well as operators and aircraft operators. There are fees associated with the account.

Person holding account

Fees

Trading accounts and person holding accounts are subject to opening and annual fees.

Application fee: SEK 3 600 (VAT excluded)

Annual fee: SEK 2 000 (VAT excluded)

Opening accounts and adding representatives

Differences between accounts

The main differences between the different account types in the EU ETS are transfer delays and account preferences.

The Trusted account list

 

Last updated: 2025-02-21