Limited company · AS
A Norwegian AS must be registered in the Register of Business Enterprises. The formation documents and evidence of the share contribution form part of the registration package.
Norwegian company formation
Company formation in Norway
Prepare a Norwegian establishment around the people, ownership and operating requirements behind it. We coordinate company formation with banking preparation, governance and your wider international structure.
Your establishment options
Start with the right structure.
The route depends on your activity, ownership and operating plans. These are the decisions to resolve before the application.
Choose the filing route
Registration can use the Coordinated Register Notification or a supported digital formation service. Foreign identification and management arrangements can affect which route is available.
Management & representation
Confirm the proposed board, acceptance of appointments and signing authority. Assess any residence or identification requirements before preparing the application.
Local establishment essentials
Know what comes next.
The exact document list follows the selected entity, owners and activity. Your adviser will confirm the requirements for your case.
- Prepare the memorandum and articles of association.
- Arrange confirmation of the share contribution.
- Identify the board, signatories and any general manager.
- Confirm identification, signing access and the Norwegian business address.
After incorporation
Plan for the years ahead.
Norwegian companies with reporting obligations submit annual accounts to the Register of Company Accounts, including when dormant. Annual accounts and tax returns are separate submissions; assign responsibility for both.
From decision to establishment
A clear path to your next company.
The scope is agreed before the work begins. You can see what is included, who is responsible and what information is needed.
01
Define your requirements
We review the activity, owners, operating markets and practical requirements. Where the destination is undecided, the brief starts with comparing options.
02
Review your proposal
Your proposal sets out the chosen route, work involved, professional fees and external costs. Timing is assessed against the actual application and dependencies.
03
Establish & prepare to operate
Following agreement, the incorporation work and supporting steps are coordinated. Banking, visas and sector permissions follow their own assessment and approval processes.
Beyond incorporation
Bring the decisions together.
Select the support your business needs. The agreed scope may combine formation with corporate structuring, tax advice, banking preparation and relocation planning.
01 / Structure
Ownership & governance
Clarify shareholders, decision-making and the relationship with your wider group.
02 / TaxInternational tax advisory
Our own tax team considers the cross-border position, treaty questions and transfer pricing relevant to your brief.
03 / BankingCorporate banking support
Prepare the business profile, ownership information and account-opening requirements for bank review.
04 / PeopleVisas & personal residency
Coordinate immigration and personal tax-residency questions separately from the company’s registration.
Costs & timing
One proposal.
Your actual requirements.
Every case is quoted individually. The activity, ownership, location, premises and additional services determine the work and cost.
Professional work
The advisory, preparation and coordination included in your engagement.
External charges
Authority, notarial, registry, workspace and third-party costs, as applicable.
Time & dependencies
The document readiness, authority reviews and separate banking or immigration steps that influence delivery.
Your questions
Before you begin.
Can every foreign founder use digital company formation?
The official digital formation route has eligibility conditions. Where identification, management or contribution arrangements fall outside those conditions, the appropriate registration route needs to be checked.
How much will my company setup cost?
We quote each case individually after reviewing the proposed activity, owners and required support. Your proposal separates professional fees from authority and third-party charges.
Can formation, banking and visas be handled together?
They can be coordinated within an agreed scope where applicable. Each follows its own requirements, and the relevant authority or bank makes the approval decision.
Your next step
Let’s plan your establishment.
Tell us your business activity, intended markets, ownership and any visa or banking needs. We will define the scope and prepare an individual proposal.
A short outline is enough to begin. Please do not email passports or bank documents at this stage.
Official incorporation references
Source material checked: 24 October 2026. General establishment information; requirements are confirmed for the individual case.
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