Company Formation in Norway

SCANLEX legal office specializes in company formation and corporate services in Norway. We support with Norwegian company formation, virtual registered office, bank accounts, accounting, taxes and more.
Our local lawyers provide full-service solutions to international clients. Our team has helped clients from 56 countries, since 2009.
Services overview
  1. Company formation in Norway

    Our Oslo office can set up your limited liability company (A/S) or other business form with no travel. We can also provide new and aged shelf companies. The average setup time is 10-15 business days.

  2. Virtual registered office

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

  3. Tax registrations

    Our team can prepare and submit the VAT application on your behalf. We also have active VAT registered shelf companies available, both new and aged.

  4. Accounting and payroll

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

  5. Bank account opening

    We work with several Norwegian banks 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

    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

1

There are 2 standard options to set up a limited liability company (A/S) in Norway: to incorporate a new company (recommended) or to buy a shelf company. We consult about the best option according to your project specifics. Remote service without travel is available with both options.

2

We take care of all documentation and manage the entire process. There is no need to travel to Norway or to transfer share capital payment. We collect all necessary information from you which in most cases includes preferred company name, passport copy and contact details. Thereafter we take care of the rest!

3

Your company average setup time is 10-15 business days. You only have to visit a public notary in your home country to have your signature verified and return the documents to our office by post. Alternatively, we can schedule a meeting in our Oslo office.

4

We provide a free of charge consultation. Our team will advise about the best setup for your business needs. We also support with virtual office, bank account opening and any other corporate services required. Our target is to provide a 1st class service with economy pricing.

5

If you require a VAT registration we can take care of the application 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 remote fin-tech and traditional bank options.

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To take the first step please contact us 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. Contact us for more information »

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO INCORPORATE IN NORWAY?

OUR PRICING IS STRAIGHTFORWARD – NO HIDDEN FEES!

  • Limited Liability Company (A/S)
  • Your company name 
  • Share capital registered
  • Remote service package
  • State fees in Norway
  • D-number application
  • Registered office address 3 months
  • VAT application consultation
  • Bank account opening consultation
  • Active VAT registration 
  • Bank account pre-approval
  • Incorporation SILVER Our basic incorporation package for a limited company if you already have a D-number
  • € 2480
  • Incorporation GOLD Best value new incorporation package with D-number application and registered office support
  • € 3980
  • Shelf PLATINUM New shelf company with active VAT registration and all support services included
  • € 8480

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 offer »

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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*: from € 2000
  • New limited company (A/S) shelf company*: from € 3500
  • Aged and verified history limited (A/S) shelf company: ask for quote
  • D-number application per person: € 580
  • Remote service package**: € 380
  • Corporate shareholder package: from € 750
  • Support services for non EU/EEA/UK residents for compliance per month: from € 1000
  • Virtual registered office service with company postage forwarding to e-mail (or post) per month: from € 100

Pricing for our combined packages already includes up to 20% discounts compared to separate service purchases.

notes: * all prices quoted for 1 natural person shareholder/board member holding EU/EEA/UK 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: from € 100
Optional services
  • Registry extract in English with notary public confirmation, regular postage fee included: € 250
  • VAT application consultation/preparation/submission: from € 580
  • Bank account opening with pre-approval: from € 2500
  • Legal 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 while VAT returns and social tax declarations have to be submitted monthly.

  • Starter package including up to 20 transactions per month: from € 175
  • One-time accounting setup fee: € 250

Price list effective as of 01.03.2023. 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 TO KNOW FOR COMPANY FORMATION IN NORWAY?

ABOUT NORWAY: OVERVIEW AND MAIN REQUIREMENTS

Corporate structure

There is no limitation for company shareholder nor requirement for local resident board member. However, there is a requirement for the board member to hold EU/EEA/UK residency.Further, each person in the board requires a D-number for which we provide support service.

Company setup in 10-15 days

Your Norwegian company or branch will be set up in approx. 10-15 business days (subject to registry processing time) after we have received the signed documentation. Additional processing time may apply for D-number applications. We can offer full remote service with no travel.

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 previously registered the company share capital in the required amount of NOK 30.000 (approx. € 2600), hence no separate transfers are required in the setup phase.

Banking in Norway

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

Certified accounting&payroll

In Norway a government license is required for the provision of accounting services which we hold. Our Oslo office provides full range of accounting&payroll services including tax structuring and consultations.

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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 and schedule a meeting for free consultation.

International clients service:
+44.20.3290.7275

Contact e-mail:
info@companyformationnorway.eu

Office address:
SCANLEX Legal Services Ltd
Sørkedalsveien 5 C, 0369 Oslo, Norway

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