Company Formation in Norway

Our lawyers specialize in setting up companies and in providing corporate services in Norway. We support with Norwegian company formation, virtual office, banking, licensing, accounting and more.
Our Oslo office provides full-service solutions to international clients. Our legal team has helped clients from 56 countries, since 2009.
Services overview
  1. Company formation in Norway

    Our lawyers support to set up your new company (A/S) or other business form in Norway with no visit required. We also support with obtaining a D-number. We can also provide new and aged shelf companies. The setup time is approximately 10 business days.

  2. Virtual registered office

    Our registered office service provides your company with a local address in Norway. We may also collect the company post and forward it to you by e-mail scans or regular postage. Further services on request.

  3. VAT and tax registrations

    Our accounting department can prepare and submit the VAT application on your behalf. We can also provide you with active VAT registered shelf companies, both new and aged.

  4. Accounting and payroll

    Accounting and payroll can be set up from a distance, our accountants will take care of all necessary documentation. We speak English and Norwegian.

  5. Bank account opening

    We work with several Norwegian banks such as Nordea to ensure the most time efficient opening of a business bank account for your company. As an alternative, we can also assist in set up with a fin-tech bank online.

  6. Legal services and licensing

    We advise in legal and tax questions, market entry research, obtaining permits and licenses, making amendments in the commercial registry and more.

HOW TO SET UP YOUR COMPANY IN NORWAY?

COMPANY FORMATION IN NORWAY, MADE SIMPLE

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1. Choose Setup Type

There are 2 standard options to set up a limited liability company (A/S) in Norway: to incorporate a new company or to buy a new shelf company. We consult about the best option according to your requirements. Fully remote service with no travel is available with both options.

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2. Document Preparation

We take care of all documentation and manage the entire process! In most cases the optimal choice for private individuals is a new incorporation. We collect all necessary information which in most cases includes preferred company name, passport copy and contact details. We take care of the rest!

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3. Registry Processing

Your company average setup time is 10 business days after submission. You only have to visit a notary public in your home country to have your signature verified and courier the original documents to our office in Norway for execution.

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4. Taxes & Banking

We can take care of the VAT registration and establish rights for our local accountant to take care of your tax returns. We can also provide a new or aged shelf company with an already active VAT registration. For bank account opening we have available both fintech and traditional bank options.

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5. On-going Support

Our team will advise about the most efficient end economical setup for your business needs. We can support with D-number issuance, physical office setup, finding local employees, payment processing solutions, obtaining activity licenses and other legal services required.

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6. How To Start

To take the first step please contact our team and let us know your target outcome, we shall then provide free preliminary consultation and help you to choose the best approach for your company registration in Norway. Send your question »

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INCORPORATE IN NORWAY?

OUR PRICING IS STRAIGHTFORWARD – NO HIDDEN FEES!

  • New company A/S setup
  • Your company name 
  • State fees in Norway
  • Share capital registered
  • D-number application
  • Remote service package
  • Registered office address 1 year
  • Bank account consultation
  • Accounting services setup
  • Active EU VAT registration
  • Operational bank account
  • Incorporation SILVER Our basic incorporation package in case you already have an office address in Norway
  • € 2480
  • Incorporation GOLD Best value new incorporation package with 1 year registered office and support services
  • € 3980
  • Shelf PLATINUM New shelf company with active VAT registration and all support services included
  • € 8980

We also offer tailor-made solutions according to your specific needs. We do not have any hidden fees, we form companies in-house and your project is managed by a dedicated account manager. Please refer to our full price list below, for a final quote we kindly ask you to contact us for a detailed price quote »

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Company formation in Norway
  • Up to 30 minutes consultation and a detailed offer for a tailor-made solution: FREE
  • New limited company (A/S) company formation support*: from € 1980
  • New limited company (A/S) shelf company*: € 2480
  • Aged and verified history limited (A/S) shelf company: ask for quote
  • Remote service package**: € 350
  • D-number application: from € 550 per person
  • VAT application consultation/preparation/submission: from € 750
  • Corporate shareholder package: from € 750
  • Virtual registered office service with company postage forwarding to e-mail (or post) per month: € 100

Pricing for our combined packages already includes discounts compared to separate service purchases.

notes: * all prices quoted for 1 natural person shareholder/board member holding EU/EEA residency. Please contact us for a detailed quote in case of a corporate shareholder as it involves further bureaucracy. ** Remote package signature verification fees in your home country and postage to our office are not included.

Yearly renewal fees
  • Virtual registered office service with company postage forwarding to e-mail (or post) per month: € 100
Optional services
  • Registry extract in English with notary public confirmation, regular postage fee included: € 250
  • Bank account advisory: from € 2500
  • Operational bank account: from € 4500
  • Legal and tax consultation services: upon request
Accounting services
Our accounting department can take care of all of your Norwegian company accounting and tax declarations, as well as consult about financial and tax questions. The cost of monthly bookkeeping depends on the company profile and number of invoices. Financial statements have to be submitted annually.

  • Starter package including up to 10 transactions per month and VAT declarations: from 3 hours per month (€ 95+VAT per hour)
  • One-time accounting setup fee: € 150

Price list effective as of 30.04.2025. All pricing in euros and subject to final confirmation. Prices shown excluding VAT. Discounts may be applied.
We reserve the right to change our prices at any time without further notice. Please contact us for a detailed price offer.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN NORWAY?

ABOUT NORWAY: OVERVIEW AND MAIN REQUIREMENTS

Corporate structure

There are no restrictions for the company shareholder(s). There is no requirement for local resident director. Main requirements include at least 1 shareholder and 1 board member (can be the same person). Sole board member needs EU residency and a D-number.

Company setup in 10 days

Your company or subsidiary in Norway will be set up in approximately 10 business days (subject to registry processing time) after we have received the certified documentation from you. We can offer full remote service with no travel. We will provide step by step instructions.

Virtual registered office

A local registered company office address in Norway is required. We can provide a virtual office service with postage collection and forwarding to your e-mail. Further options include local telephone and fax numbers. There is no requirement for a physical office.

Share capital payment

For our new tailor-made incorporations and shelf companies we have pre-registered the share capital in the required amount (capital recorded in cash registry, 0 balance), hence no separate transfers are required for the setup phase.

Banking in Norway

We work with several Norwegian banks such as Nordea to ensure the most time and cost efficient opening of a corporate bank account for your company. As an alternative, we also assist to set up with a fintech bank online.

Accounting&payroll

We provide a full range of accounting and payroll services in Norway, including tax consultations, VAT reporting etc. Accounting services can be provided fully remotely, the cost depends on the volume of transactions.

Click for information regarding taxation and residency permits in Norway

Below we have included some helpful external links that cover the taxation basics in Norway:

WHAT'S NEXT? CAN YOU PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION?

CONTACT US FOR FREE CONSULTATION

    How can we help?

    Questions regarding company formation in Norway can be promptly answered by contacting us through the form. You may also reach us by phone or e-mail.

    International clients phone service:
    +358.454.903.650

    Contact e-mail:
    info@companyformationnorway.eu

    Office address:
    Sørkedalsveien 5 C, 0369 Oslo, Norway

    WHAT ARE OTHERS SAYING ABOUT US?

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    Our lawyers have helped clients from 56 countries to start business in a new environment, since 2009.