Business
The aksjeselskap (AS) registered at Brønnøysund
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.