What Visma Spcs AB does

Spiris (legal entity Visma Spiris AB, formerly Visma Spcs AB) is a Swedish cloud-based financial management platform serving small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and accounting firms (redovisningsbyråer) across Sweden. The platform is modular and subscription-based, with core accounting and invoicing functions and optional add-on modules covering payroll, time and project planning, tax filing and year-end reporting, and group consolidation; supplementary services include ready-made company acquisition (Lagerbolag) and a tax declaration service. A 24/7 AI assistant is integrated into the product to answer user questions on VAT, bookkeeping, and related tasks. Spiris is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Visma group, a European software conglomerate, and has been in operation since 1984 under its previous brand; the company rebranded from Visma Spcs to Spiris in 2024 to establish a more distinct market identity while retaining Visma group affiliation.

The business model is a multi-tenant SaaS subscription with monthly billing, structured as modular a la carte feature selection so customers pay only for the functions they use. Acquisition is product-led: the company offers a six-month free trial of bookkeeping and invoicing to businesses within 12 months of formation, and multi-entity customers receive discounted pricing for additional companies, creating a land-and-expand dynamic. Distribution combines direct self-serve signup through spiris.se with a structured accounting firm channel — accounting bureaus are both customers of a dedicated 'Spiris för Redovisningsbyrå' product tier and referral partners surfaced through a 'Find your accounting firm' directory and a 'Bli partner' (become a partner) program. Geographic scope is exclusively Sweden, with the company serving several hundred thousand entrepreneurs according to its own disclosures. Pricing details are publicly listed on a /priser page, and revenue mechanics depend on conversion of free-trial users, upsell into paid add-on modules, and stickiness from multi-entity consolidation.

Name

Visma Spcs AB

Legal name

Visma Spiris AB

Website

https://vismaspcs.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Spiris is a Swedish cloud-based accounting and financial management SaaS platform serving small businesses, solo entrepreneurs, and accounting bureaus, offering modular subscriptions for bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, tax filing, and group accounting under a Visma-group subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Växjö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based SaaS: Spiris operates as a cloud-based financial platform where customers subscribe to modular features including bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, time/project management, tax filing, and group accounting. Customers pay for the specific modules they need on a subscription basis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Spiris (formerly Visma Spcs) is a modular cloud-based economy platform that lets Swedish small businesses and accounting firms subscribe to the financial management functions they need. The core offering centers on automated bookkeeping and invoicing, with add-on modules covering payroll, time and project planning, tax filing, year-end reports, and group consolidation. Supplementary services include ready-made shelf companies (Lagerbolag) and a tax declaration service.

Product overview

Spiris is a modular cloud-based economy platform (formerly Visma Spcs) offering a subscription-based model where users select and pay only for the functions they need. The core platform centers on Bokföringsprogram (accounting program) and Fakturering (invoicing), with additional modules including Lönehantering (payroll), Tid & Projektplanering (time/project management), Skatt & Bokslut (tax/annual reports), and Koncernredovisning (group accounting). Supplementary services include Lagerbolag (ready-made companies) and Deklarera (tax filing). The platform serves both individual businesses (including specialized offerings for Förening/non-profits) and Redovisningsbyrå (accounting bureaus) managing multiple clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spiris Ekonomiplattform Core cloud-based financial platform offering modular subscription access to accounting, invoicing, payroll, and business management tools for small businesses and accounting bureaus in Sweden.
• Bokföringsprogram (Accounting program) Accounting program with automated features, guided workflows, and automatic transaction categorization, designed for small businesses and accounting bureaus. Includes 6 months free accounting for newly started businesses.
• Fakturering (Invoicing) Invoicing functionality integrated with accounting, featuring automated invoice reminders, payment tracking, and recurring invoice capabilities for Swedish small businesses.
• Lönehantering (Payroll) Payroll management system integrated into the platform for handling employee compensation, salary payments, and related administrative tasks for small businesses.
• Tid & Projektplanering (Time & Project Planning) Time tracking and project planning tool for managing billable hours, project resources, and team collaboration within the Spiris platform.
• Skatt & Bokslut (Tax & Year-End Reporting) Tax filing and year-end financial reporting module with automated preparation of documentation and declaration support for Swedish small businesses.
• Koncernredovisning (Group Accounting) Group consolidation accounting system for managing financial reporting across multiple affiliated companies within the Spiris platform.
• Lagerbolag (Shelf Companies) Ready-made company purchase service that allows entrepreneurs to acquire pre-established Swedish shelf companies through the Spiris platform.
• Deklarera (Tax Declaration Service) Tax declaration service integrated with accounting records, simplifying the annual filing process for Swedish businesses.
• Spiris för Redovisningsbyrå (Spiris for Accounting Firms) Specialized accounting bureau edition enabling multi-client management with appropriate access controls and tools for professional accountants serving multiple business clients.
• Spiris för Förening (Spiris for Associations) Accounting program tailored for associations and non-profit organizations with simplified features suitable for their financial management needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves time on bookkeeping allowing entrepreneurs to focus on core business activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Accounting Firm Partners (Redovisningsbyrå)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpiris maintains a network of accounting firms that use the platform to serve their clients. The platform includes a 'Find your accounting firm' directory to connect prospective customers with partner accounting firms, creating a mutual referral ecosystem.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dinero: Danish cloud accounting platform targeting small businesses and freelancers with bookkeeping, invoicing, and tax modules. Comparable SMB-focused accounting SaaS in a neighbouring Nordic market.
• Billy ApS: Danish SMB accounting and invoicing platform with bank integrations and a free tier, targeting freelancers and small businesses. Similar SMB PLG motion to Spiris in a Nordic peer market.
• Fortnox: Leading Swedish cloud accounting and business platform for SMBs and accounting bureaus, offering bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and e-commerce integrations. Direct competitor to Spiris with overlapping modules and the same Swedish target market.
• Bokio: Swedish free-tier accounting and invoicing platform aimed at small businesses and freelancers, with bank integrations and tax filing. Competes directly with Spiris on price and self-serve SMB acquisition in Sweden.
• e-conomic: Danish online accounting program owned by Visma, serving SMBs and accounting firms with bookkeeping, invoicing, and reporting. Closely comparable modular SMB accounting SaaS from the same parent.

Regional players

• FreeAgent: UK-focused cloud accounting platform for freelancers, micro-businesses, and accountants with HMRC integration. Comparable product and micro-SMB target to Spiris, but serves the UK market.

Broad incumbents

• Sage Business Cloud Accounting: Established accounting and payroll SaaS suite serving SMBs and accountants across multiple European markets. Comparable SMB/accounting-firm positioning and module coverage to Spiris.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): Global SMB accounting and business management SaaS with bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, and AI-assisted features. Comparable product breadth and target customer to Spiris, though globally scaled.
• Xero: Global cloud accounting platform for SMBs and accountants with extensive app marketplace. Comparable core functionality (bookkeeping, invoicing, payroll, reporting) and similar accounting-firm channel strategy.
• Visma eEkonomi: Visma's Norwegian SMB accounting and payroll product, part of the same parent group. Operates a comparable modular SaaS model for accounting firms and SMBs in the Norwegian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/vismaspcs

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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