Aktiebolag is a Swedish term that refers to a type of limited company, known as a public limited company in other countries. This type of company has its share capital divided into shares, which are traded on the stock market. Some synonyms for the term "aktiebolag" include AB, publik bolag, börsnoterat bolag, and aktiebolaget. AB is the commonly used abbreviation for the term and is often used in Swedish legal documents. Publik bolag refers to a public company, while börsnoterat bolag refers to a company that is listed on a stock exchange. Aktiebolaget is simply the Swedish name for a limited company.