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Norway

Kingdom of Norway

Civil law (Nordic)Constitutional monarchyReviewed· 2026-08-02
Capital
Oslo
Population
5,500,000
Languages
Norwegian
Currency
NOK

Norway · Business

Business in Norway

What the atlas records on business in Norway, checked against the primary sources cited below.

Business

The aksjeselskap (AS) registered at Brønnøysund

Reviewed· 2026-08-02

The private limited company (AS) is the standard vehicle, needing NOK 30,000 in share capital and registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre, which issues an organisation number.

Key rules

  • An AS requires minimum share capital of NOK 30,000.
  • Registration with Brønnøysund yields an organisation number used across administration.
  • The public limited form (ASA) is used for listed and larger companies.

Governing law

  • Private Limited Liability Companies Act (Aksjeloven)

In practice

EEA membership means Norwegian company and market rules track EU single-market law even though Norway is not an EU member.

Sources

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