Can a Swedish nonprofit association change its purpose without dissolving and re-registering?

In Sweden, generally a non-profit association (Ideell förening) can change its mission through their business description (Verksamhetsbeskrivning) without dissolving. Depending if the association is conducting business (Näringsverksamhet) or not, the changes need to be reported to Bolagsverket (The Swedish Companies Registration Office) or Skatteverket (Swedish Tax Agency). These changes can be reported online or via form.

Changes generally only require a board member's signature to take effect.

Note that this answer describes the general path and more drastic changes, if putting the association outside the non-profit sector, other activities will be necessary.

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