How to open a business in the Kingdom of Norway?

Crystal Tax has been successfully helping to register companies in foreign jurisdictions for many years. We have the best team of professionals in this field. Our experienced lawyers and highly qualified accountants have thoroughly studied all the peculiarities of legislation and doing business in the Kingdom of Norway, so they will help you to quickly open your company in Norway.

Registering a company in Norway: the main advantages

The kingdom's economy is one of the most developed and stable in Europe, so the country is of significant interest for investment. What are the advantages of opening a company in Norway:

  • highly developed country with a strong economy;
  • a progressive government that encourages foreign investors;
  • equal conditions for foreign and domestic investors;
  • low inflation rate;
  • political stability;
  • profitability of doing business in different spheres (sales, real estate rental, tourism, entertainment centers, fish processing).

The number of businessmen who want to do business in Norway is increasing every year. To do this as quickly and smoothly as possible, please contact our company for assistance.

What forms of ownership are allowed in the country?

It is possible to open a company in Norway in the following forms:

  • limited liability partnership;
  • limited liability company;
  • general partnership;
  • open joint-stock partnership;
  • open joint-stock partnership;

Limited liability company is the most popular form of entrepreneurship in the country, followed by joint-stock company.

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Registering a company in Norway: important points

If you want to open a business in Norway, you should be aware of the high tax rates, the amounts of which vary depending on various factors.

The following taxes are used in the state:

  • on dividends;
  • on real estate;
  • VAT;
  • social security.

To avoid double taxation for foreign investors, it is necessary to formulate the agreement correctly.

Video presentation of our company and services

We recommend you to watch our video presentation, where you can learn about the specifics of registering and operating a business in Norway from a legal, taxation, accounting point of view.

We hope that you will be able to watch our video presentation.

We hope that watching this video has answered and shed some light on important points. But if you have other questions or if you have decided to open a business in this country, we invite you for a personal consultation with our professional experts.

Benefits of cooperation with Crystal Tax

Over the years, we have helped a huge number of companies deploy their business in other jurisdictions. Why clients trust us:

  1. The company has 14 years of experience.
  2. A team of professional highly qualified specialists.
  3. We thoroughly study all the subtleties of the state legislation and peculiarities of the procedures.
  4. Provide a full range of services from consulting, company registration and up to the support of activities.
  5. We develop individual tactics and strategy of actions depending on the peculiarities and tasks of each client.
  6. We develop individual tactics and strategy of actions depending on the features and tasks of each client.
  7. Maximally fast terms of the project realization.
  8. Operative solution of unexpected and non-standard situations.
  9. Affordable fair cost of services, which is set in coordination with the client.

Registering a business in Norway with our help is really a real chance to become a successful entrepreneur in this Scandinavian country as quickly and hassle-free as possible.

Business registration in Norway with our help is a real chance to become a successful entrepreneur in this Scandinavian country.

Peculiarities of registration

Creating a company in Norway requires:

  • gather a package of documents certifying the identity of all directors;
  • have three company names;
  • submit documents to the Registrar of Commerce;
  • open bank accounts;

The founder of the company can only be a person who has reached the age of majority, i.e. be over 18 years of age. It is mandatory to have a registered office in the country. Foreigners must have a residence permit and obtain a local national identification code.

Foreigners must have a residence permit and obtain a local national identification code.

The initial stage of the process is to open a bank account where the capital of the company should be held. A deposit document is then issued by the bank for verification by an external auditor.

After that, the bank will issue a deposit document for verification by an external auditor.

You will be accompanied throughout the process by our experienced professional lawyers and accountants qualified in international law.

What documents do I need to open a company in Norway?

To register a company in Norway, you need to collect and submit the following types of documents:

    To register a company in Norway, you need to collect and submit the following types of documents:
  • statutes;
  • founding agreement;
  • information about founders and directors;
  • auditor's confirmation of the paid authorized capital;
  • document confirming the presence of a registered address;

This is an approximate list of documentation, as it may vary depending on the form of the company, type of activity and many other factors. Regulatory authorities may also request additional information.

Additional information may be required.

We provide full legal support

Crystal Tax provides its clients with consultations at every stage, prepares documentation. We provide assistance of lawyers, solve issues both in pre-trial order and in court. Our specialists know perfectly the peculiarities of the legislation and have an excellent command of several foreign languages.

Individual consultations

Do you need a successful company in Norway? It won't be easy to start one without the help of our experts. To choose the best business option and develop a successful plan of action, it is necessary to have an individual consultation with experts. Everything will be described and explained to you in detail, including what problems and difficulties may await you in the process. To grow quickly and smoothly, make an appointment for a consultation right now.

An appointment for a consultation is not necessary.

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Frequently asked questions

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Maksym Stepanenko

Maksym Stepanenko

Managing Partner, Crystal Tax

International client projects since 2012: company structures, tax, immigration, DUNS and NCAGE. 50+ jurisdictions.

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