Company Formation in Norway

Entrepreneurs who choose to establish a company in Norway find a welcoming environment, with a stable economy and efficient organization. The main company types are the private and the public limited company. Forming a Public Limited Company (Allmennaksjeselskaper - ASA) in Norway This company type ...

Norway is a highly developed country with a stable and evolving economy which presents a series of opportunities for business investors, both foreign and national. There are few requirements to establish a Norwegian company and the taxes that have to be paid are fairly low. The incorporation procedu ...

The institution responsible with company registration and administering legislation on businesses in Norway is the Brønnøysund Register Centre. It is a government body and functions under the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The institution contributes towards a better organized busines ...

Setting up a business in Norway can be a profitable activity, mostly due to the state's stable economy and encouraging treatment towards foreign investment. Establishing a business in Norway can be done through incorporating a new company subject to taxation and registration. However an already exis ...

1. What is the minimum share capital of a Norwegian AS (Private Limited Liability Company)? The Private Limited Liability Company is the most common business type used in Norway, founded by one or more shareholders who must provide at least 100.000 NOK or approximately 12.800 EUR. 2. What is the mi ...

There are various ways in which a foreign entrepreneur can engage in business in Norway, and obtain profit. Commencing commercial activities can be done by company establishment. There are two ways an investor can set up a company. The first implies the traditional from scratch company establishment ...

  1. What is the corporate tax in Norway? Resident companies in Norway are subject to taxation of the corporate tax for worldwide profits and gains, while non-resident companies are subject to corporate tax for the gains and profits made in Norway. The general rate of the corporate tax is ...

1. What is the VAT in Norway? The general VAT rate in Norway is 25% for a wide range of goods and services, as well as imports. However, there are some exceptions, too. A VAT rate of 14% applies to foodstuff. Some services such as accommodation, transportation or broadcasting are subject to a reduce ...

BridgeWest handles company liquidation in Norway. For more information, please contact us.    The liquidation of a Norwegian company is following the rules of the Limited Companies Act, Partnerships Act, Cooperatives Act and the Foundations Act. The decision of company liquidatio ...

The main Norwegian non-profit organizations are established as foundations. The foundations are regulated by the “The Foundations Act” which stipulates that these forms of legal entity are funds made available by lawful act with the specific purpose of a non-profit, social, humanitarian, ...

 For the incorporation of a Norwegian company (Public Limited Company-Allmennaksjeselskaper – ASA or Private Limited Company-Aksjeselskaper - AS) it’s necessary to appoint company’s directors who will be mentioned in the articles of association (document containing its interna ...

Norway is a highly developed country with a stable and evolving economy which presents a series of opportunities for business investors, both foreign and national. There are few requirements to establish a Norwegian company and the taxes that have to be paid are fairly low. The incorporati ...