How to start a company in Norway

Last checked: November 2026 · Currency: NOK

Most founder teams in Norway set up an aksjeselskap (AS): limited liability, a minimum share capital of NOK 30,000, and everything is filed online through Altinn to the Brønnøysund Register Centre. Once you have the founding document, the capital is paid in and you have a bank confirmation, registration usually takes a week or two.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules and fees change; always check the official source.
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