Kammarkollegiet

Kammarkollegiet is a Swedish administrative authority under the Ministry of Finance. Established in 1539 by King Gustav Vasa, it is the oldest public agency Sweden. It is tasked with providing various services within the public sector, in particular qualified legal and economic expertise, public administration, asset- and risk management. The agency is also responsible for the registration of religious communities, the appointment of those entitled to officiate weddings, setting rates for funeral charges, the authorisation of travel guarantees and use of interpreters and translators.