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Legal Entity Operationalisation
Chemical Distribution & Services Supplier Information
Univar Solutions is implementing a legal entity change in the Nordics as part of its wider Legal Entity Operationalisation programme.
From 1 November 2026, suppliers will need to create new Univar Solutions customer records and update their systems to transact with new country-specific legal entities in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
This page provides all information, supporting documents and guidance needed to complete the required updates and ensure a smooth transition with no disruption to business operations.
For specific requests relating to account set-up or onboarding associated with the new legal entities, please contact the dedicated LEO Task Force, who will coordinate the appropriate support and actions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why
are you making this change?
Wearealigningourlegalentitystructurewithourorganisationalstructure.Thismeanspartsof our business will operate under a new legal entity, while others will continue as they are.
What does this change mean for us?
YouwillcontinuetopurchasefromUnivarSolutions ChemicalDistribution&Services,butyouwill require a new vendor/supplier setup for each country you purchase from in the Nordics.
Will my Univar Solutions contacts remain the same?
Somecustomerservice contactsmaychangedependingontheproductsandentity.Ifso,updated contact details will be provided as part of future communications.
How can we avoid disruption?
- Setupthenewvendoraccountbeforethe1stNovember2026
- Sharethisinformationwithyourprocurement team
We operate in multiple countries – does this apply everywhere?
ThiscommunicationrelatestochangesintheNordics.Therewillbesimilarchangeshappeningin the UK, France and Belgium that take effect from the 1stof February 2027. If you also buy from these countries, separate communications will follow regarding changes in those regions.
I am both a Univar Solutions customer and a supplier; how do these changes affect me?
IfyoubothbuyfromandsupplyUnivarSolutions,wewillprovidetherelevantguidanceforeach relationship separately, so you know what action, if any, is needed.
Account Management
When do we need to set up the new account?
Before 1st November 2026, to avoid any disruption to your orders. We will contact our customers with additional information and guidance as we get closer to this date.
What will I need to set up a new vendor record?
Youwillneedthecompanyname,address,VATnumber,contactdetailsandbankaccount information. We will share all of this in our next communication.
What happens if we don’t set up the new account in time?
Thereisariskthatordersmaynotbeprocessedcorrectlyanddeliveriescouldbe delayed.
Orders
What happens to orders placed before 1st November 2026, but it’s delivered after 1st November 2026?
Before 1st November 2026 orders must be placed with Univar Solutions BV as per current processes.However,ifadeliverytakesplaceafter 1stNovember2026,dependingonthetypeof material, it may be processed under the new entity and VAT number.
Contracts & Payment Terms
Are there any changes to my payment terms?
Thereisnochangeotherthanthecontractualrelationshipwillbetransferredtotheentity operating in the country where you purchase products.
I have a written sales agreement with Univar Solutions BV, how is it affected?
Your account manager will liaise with you to address the transfer of the existing written sales agreementtotherelevantentity(es)intheNordicspursuanttothetermsandconditionsofsuch agreement.
