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What is the company registry in Norway?
Brønnøysund Register Centre
Oslo, Norway
About Norway
The Norway Companies Registry is located in Oslo and was founded in 1980.
Norway officially the Kingdom of Norway is a Nordic country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. The main language of Norway is Norwegian which is spoken by 95% of the population with other languages such as Sámi and English spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK). The population of Norway is over 5.60 million.
Norway Economy
The Real GDP in Norway is in the region of $499.357 billion with a GDP per capita of $90,500. Norway economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Norway are natural gas, crude petroleum, fish, refined petroleum, aluminum.
Main Trading Partners of Norway
The leading export and import partners for Norway are:
Exports: Germany 27%, UK 21%, France 9%, Belgium 7%, Sweden 6%
Imports: Sweden 18%, Germany 11%, China 10%, Denmark 6%, Netherlands 6%
Norway Certificate of Incorporation
The Norway 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.
Norway Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Norway 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 Norway register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Norway customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Norway Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Norway the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Norway Companu Number - Organisasjonsnummer
Norway Company Name - Navn/foretaksnavn
Norway Company Type - Organisasjonsform
Norway Business address - Forretningsadresse
Norway Commune/Region - Kommune
Norway Company Website - Internettadresse
Norway Date of foundation - Stiftelsesdato
Norway CEO / Managing Director - Daglig leder/ adm.direktør
Norway Statutory purpose - Vedtektfestet formål
Norway Activity / industry - Aktivitet/bransje
Norway Business code - Næringskode
Norway Sector code - Sektorkode
Norway Year of Latest Accounts - Særlige opplysninger
Norway Chairman - Styrets leder
Norway Board member – Styremedlem
Do you need to register / sign up at the Norway Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Norway register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Norway
There are over 1,900,000 companies registered in Norway.
Types of Companies in Norway
Businesses in Norway can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
ASA (Allmennaksjeselskap): ≈ plc (UK). Minimum capital NOK 1,000,000
AS (Aksjeselskap): ≈ Ltd. (UK). Minimum capital NOK 30,000.
ANS (Ansvarlig selskap): general partnership with mutual liability
BA (Selskap med begrenset ansvar): cooperatives and companies created by legislation
BL (Borettslag): housing share company
DA (Selskap med delt ansvar): general partnership with apportioned liability
Enkeltpersonforetak: sole proprietorship
Etat: state, county or municipal agency
FKF (Fylkeskommunalt foretak): county enterprise
HF (helseforetak): subsidiary health enterprise
IKS (Interkommunalt selskap): inter-municipal enterprise (owners' liability)
KF (Kommunalt foretak): municipal enterprise (owner's liability)
KS (Kommandittselskap): ≈ limited partnership
NUF (Norskregistrert utenlandsk foretak): foreign enterprise registered in Norway
RHF (regionalt helseforetak): regional health enterprise
SF (Statsforetak): state enterprise
Sparebank: savings bank
Stiftelse: a foundation, with capital but without members or shareholders. It is allowed to make a profit, but is more suited for non-commercial purposes.
UB (Ungdomsbedrift): youth enterprise, only used in education
Other Norway Company Registry Services
Norway Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Find Liens on motor vehicles in Norway
Can you order a Norway Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Norway agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Norway accepts the Apostille Certificate for Norway Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Norway signed up to the Hague Convention on 29th July 1983.
What is the language(s) of the Norway Company Registry?
The Norway Company Register is in Norwegian and English languages only.
Norway Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Norway has 75 embassies abroad, as well as 304 consulates and four other representations.
Oslo, the capital of Norway, hosts 73 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 206 consulates and another two representations located in Norway.
Norway Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Norway. Our local partner is based in Oslo which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Norway including Hamar and Sandefjord. 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.
Norway Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Norway 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.
Norway Moody's rating: Aaa (first obtained in 1997)
Norway Standard & Poors rating: AAA (first obtained in 1975)
Norway Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Norway 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 Norway.
Norway Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Norway. Our specialist Norway skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Norway Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Norway Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Norway. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Norway Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Norway?
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 Norway?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Norway?
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.