Translation of annual reports into Swedish requires specialised expertise in financial reporting and a deep understanding of Swedish accounting terminology. For international groups with operations in Sweden, professional translation is crucial for regulatory compliance and investor communication.
Why is the translation of Swedish annual reports important?
Swedish annual reports must follow specific terminological standards. IFRS terms have official Swedish translations that must be used consistently – ‘impairment’ becomes ‘nedskrivning’, ‘fair value’ becomes ‘verkligt värde’ and ‘comprehensive income’ becomes ‘totalresultat’. Inconsistency might create problems with auditors and Finansinspektionen (The Financial Supervisory Authority). Swedish accounting culture values transparency and clarity. CEO statements and company presentations must be adapted to Swedish readers’ expectations, where an overly sales-focused tone might be perceived as less credible. At the same time, the translation must be conducted in a secure manner because financial information is often classified as confidential prior to publication.
How professional translation works
High-quality translation of annual reports into Swedish relies on native translators with strong IFRS knowledge and extensive experience in financial reporting. Following translation, a second expert reviews the text against the original, with particular focus on figures and terminology. Client-specific Swedish term bases ensure consistent translation of business terminology. Translation memories reuse standard formulations from previous reports, saving time whilst guaranteeing consistency. ISO-certified system support facilitates efficient workflows with automated quality control.
Benefits of the right translation partner
An experienced translation partner offers Swedish IFRS experts, secure processes for handling sensitive information and established procedures for processing annual reports. This guarantees accurate Swedish terminology, regulatory compliance and delivery within the agreed timeframe. Read more about our clients and their annual reports here.