Iceland Company Documents
What Company Documents can I order?
We provide the following company documents in Iceland where available:
- Iceland Certificate of Incorporation
- Iceland Memorandum & Article of Association
- Iceland Certificate of Good Standing
- Iceland Accounts (where available)
- Iceland Commercial Extract
Iceland Prices & Delivery
We will provide a no obligation quote with our prices and delivery times once we know your requirements. Please complete the form below in order for us to provide you with a quotation.
What is the source of the documents/extracts?
The company documents/extracts are obtained from the local Iceland company register. The registry is called Directorate of Internal Revenue – Company Directory.
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What is the company registry in Iceland?
Directorate of Internal Revenue – Company Directory
Laugavegur 166, 105 Reykjavík
About Iceland
The Iceland Companies Registry is located in Reykjavík and was founded in 1962.
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. The main language of Iceland is Icelandic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Danish spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK). The population of Iceland is over 0.4 million.
Iceland Economy
The Real GDP in Iceland is in the region of $26.455 billion with a GDP per capita of $67,300. Iceland economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Iceland are aluminum, fish, orthopedic appliances, animal meal, iron alloys.
Main Trading Partners of Iceland
The leading export and import partners for Iceland are:
- Exports: Netherlands 27%, Germany 11%, USA 10%, UK 8%, Norway 6%
- Imports: Norway 11%, China 9%, Germany 9%, Netherlands 8%, USA 7%
Iceland Certificate of Incorporation
The Iceland Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Iceland Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Iceland company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Iceland register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Iceland customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Iceland Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Iceland the following information can be viewed free of charge:
- Iceland Social Security Number – Kennitala
- Iceland Company Name – Nafn
- Iceland Postal address – Póstfang
- Iceland Date of Registration – Stofnað/Skráð
- Iceland Legal Domicile – Lögheimili
- Iceland Municipality – Sveitarfélag
- Iceland Company Type – Rekstrarform
- Iceland Guardian – Forráðamaður
- Iceland Business Activities – ÍSAT Atvinnugreinaflokkun
- Iceland Shareholders – Raunverulegir eigendur
Do you need to register / sign up at the Iceland Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Iceland register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Iceland
There are over 58,000 companies registered in Iceland.
Types of Companies in Iceland
Businesses in Iceland can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- ehf. einkahlutafélag = Ltd.
- Minimum capital: ISK 500,000 (£2,750).
- Minimum shareholders: 1
- einstaklingsfyrirtæki = sole proprietorship
- hf. hlutafélag plc (UK)
- Minimum capital: ISK 4,000,000 (£22,000).
- Minimum shareholders: 2
- ohf. opinbert hlutafélag = government-owned corporation
- saf. samlagsfélag = limited partnership
- sv. samvinnufélag = cooperative
- sf. sameignarfélag = general partnership
- sfs. sjálfseignarstofnun = non-profit organization
Can you order a Iceland Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Iceland agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Iceland accepts the Apostille Certificate for Iceland Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Iceland signed up to the Hague Convention on 27th November 2004.
What is the language(s) of the Iceland Company Registry?
The Iceland Company Register is in Icelandic languages.
Iceland Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Iceland has 18 embassies abroad, as well as 215 consulates and three other representations.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, hosts 15 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 57 consulates and another three representations located in Iceland.
Iceland Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Iceland. Our local partner is based in Reykjavík which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Iceland including Kópavogur, Akureyri and Selfoss. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Iceland Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Iceland from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Iceland Moody’s rating: A2 (first obtained in 2019)
- Iceland Standard & Poors rating: A (first obtained in 2017)
Iceland Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Iceland Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Iceland.
Iceland Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Iceland. Our specialist Iceland skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Iceland Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Iceland Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Iceland. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Iceland Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Iceland?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Iceland?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Iceland?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
Directorate of Internal Revenue – Company Directory
Laugavegur 166, 105 Reykjavík
The Iceland Companies Registry is located in Reykjavík and was founded in 1962.
Iceland is a Nordic island country between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between North America and Europe. The main language of Iceland is Icelandic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Danish spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK). The population of Iceland is over 0.4 million.
The Real GDP in Iceland is in the region of $26.455 billion with a GDP per capita of $67,300. Iceland economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Iceland are aluminum, fish, orthopedic appliances, animal meal, iron alloys.
The leading export and import partners for Iceland are:
- Exports: Netherlands 27%, Germany 11%, USA 10%, UK 8%, Norway 6%
- Imports: Norway 11%, China 9%, Germany 9%, Netherlands 8%, USA 7%
The Iceland Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Iceland company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company’s legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
An extract from the Iceland register can be used for many reasons including:
- Background checks on potential Iceland customers / suppliers
- Litigation claims
- Check potential employers
- Wills and Probate
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Iceland the following information can be viewed free of charge:
- Iceland Social Security Number – Kennitala
- Iceland Company Name – Nafn
- Iceland Postal address – Póstfang
- Iceland Date of Registration – Stofnað/Skráð
- Iceland Legal Domicile – Lögheimili
- Iceland Municipality – Sveitarfélag
- Iceland Company Type – Rekstrarform
- Iceland Guardian – Forráðamaður
- Iceland Business Activities – ÍSAT Atvinnugreinaflokkun
- Iceland Shareholders – Raunverulegir eigendur
Do you need to register / sign up at the Iceland Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Iceland register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Iceland
There are over 58,000 companies registered in Iceland.
Types of Companies in Iceland
Businesses in Iceland can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
- ehf. einkahlutafélag = Ltd.
- Minimum capital: ISK 500,000 (£2,750).
- Minimum shareholders: 1
- einstaklingsfyrirtæki = sole proprietorship
- hf. hlutafélag plc (UK)
- Minimum capital: ISK 4,000,000 (£22,000).
- Minimum shareholders: 2
- ohf. opinbert hlutafélag = government-owned corporation
- saf. samlagsfélag = limited partnership
- sv. samvinnufélag = cooperative
- sf. sameignarfélag = general partnership
- sfs. sjálfseignarstofnun = non-profit organization
Can you order a Iceland Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Iceland agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Iceland accepts the Apostille Certificate for Iceland Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Iceland signed up to the Hague Convention on 27th November 2004.
What is the language(s) of the Iceland Company Registry?
The Iceland Company Register is in Icelandic languages.
Iceland Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Iceland has 18 embassies abroad, as well as 215 consulates and three other representations.
Reykjavik, the capital of Iceland, hosts 15 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 57 consulates and another three representations located in Iceland.
Iceland Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Iceland. Our local partner is based in Reykjavík which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Iceland including Kópavogur, Akureyri and Selfoss. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Iceland Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Iceland from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
- Iceland Moody’s rating: A2 (first obtained in 2019)
- Iceland Standard & Poors rating: A (first obtained in 2017)
Iceland Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Iceland Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Iceland.
Iceland Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Iceland. Our specialist Iceland skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Iceland Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Iceland Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Iceland. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Iceland Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Iceland?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company’s registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company’s finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Iceland?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Iceland?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.
