Register a private limited company (AS) in Norway
Form an AS and register it with the Brønnøysund Register Centre through the Altinn portal. The company needs NOK 30,000 in share capital.
- Timeline
- Typically 1-3 weeks
- Cost
- NOK 30,000 minimum capital plus a registration fee
- Steps
- 5 stages
Deadline — read this first
Register in the Register of Business Enterprises before trading.
Who can file
Founders; the company generally needs a Norwegian business address and board representation.
Step by step
- 1
Prepare the founding documents
Draft the memorandum (stiftelsesdokument) and articles of association.
- 2
Deposit the share capital
Pay in at least NOK 30,000 and obtain a bank or auditor confirmation.
- 3
Register via Altinn
File the incorporation with the Brønnøysund Register Centre to obtain an organisation number.
- 4
Register for VAT if required
Enrol in the VAT Register once taxable turnover passes NOK 50,000.
- 5
Record beneficial owners
Provide beneficial-ownership information as required.
Documents you must produce
- Memorandum of association (stiftelsesdokument)
- Articles of association
- Confirmation of paid-in capital
- Details of directors and shareholders
- Beneficial-ownership details
Common mistakes that sink cases
- Registering for VAT before reaching the NOK 50,000 threshold, or too late after it.
- Overlooking board-composition and address requirements.
- Failing to obtain confirmation of paid-in capital.
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