Articles - Company Registration in Norway

Open a Foundation in Norway

The Foundations Act is the main law that provides for the creation of foundations in Norway. In this country, such entities can be settled by natural persons and companies alike and are subject to specific registration criteria. Below, our company formation agents in Norway explain the procedure for opening a…

Open a Joint Stock Company in Norway

Company formation in Norway is very offering from a legal entities’ point of view. Local and foreign investors can choose between non-corporate and corporate forms, among which there is also the joint stock or public limited liability company. Below, you can find our guide on opening a joint stock company in Norway. After…

Initial Coin Offering in Norway

There are many industries that can be explored in Norway, apart from the traditional ones. Among them, IT and digital technologies have become quite popular among the new generation of entrepreneurs. Now, it is possible to launch Initial Coin Offerings or ICOs in Norway, thanks to several projects involving the Central Bank.…

Taxation of Limited Liability Companies in Norway

Businessmen who want to open a company in Norway that is registered as a limited liability company will need to comply with specific tax requirements. Under the Norwegian legislation, the limited liability company (LLC) is seen as a separate legal entity than its founders and thus, this business form will be taxed separately. As a Norwegian LLC, the company itself will…

Start a Franchise Business in Norway

When opening a company in Norway through a franchise the investors will have to choose a legal entity under which their business will operate. In this particular case, the most suitable business forms are represented by partnerships and private or public limited liability companies. However, in practice, most of the Norwegian franchises are registered as public or limited liability companies and our…

Set Up a Call Center in Norway

A call center in Norway is included in a larger economic sector, named Business Process Outsourcing (BPO). The activities of a BPO company, including a call center, are typically related to back-office services that are provided by a business to another company. Those who want to open a company in Norway registered in this sector must know that the activities…

Open a Norwegian Business for Selling Food and Beverages

The food and beverage industry in Norway is comprised of approximately 2,300 companies, which have 48,000 employees. The investors who want to open a company in Norway in this industry should know that the country has several factories set up by large international food corporations, but the Norwegian brands are dominating this market. Our team of consultants in company formation in…

Open a Norwegian Business for Selling Coffee, Tea and Spices

One of the business ideas that can have a great result on the Norwegian market is opening a company that sells coffee, tea or spices. Investors who want to open a company in Norway should know that the most developed sector for coffee products refers to fresh coffee beans, as more and more citizens are searching for fresh, high-quality products. In…

Start a Business for Selling Textiles in Norway

What is the value of the textile sector in Norway? The textiles sector in Norway is a industry which generates steady levels of revenue. Investors who want to open a company in Norway should know that the available data shows a moderate increase of this sector, as in 2015 this market had a total value of EUR…

Open an Advertising and Marketing Company in Norway

What is the main rule of law related to marketing activities in Norway? Marketing activities conducted by companies operating in Norway are regulated under the Control of Marketing and Contract Terms and Conditions (the Marketing Control Act). The Act is available on the Norwegian territory, as well as on other territories that under the jurisdiction of this country, such…