Start a Business in Norway

Register via Altinn digital portal

Submit the Samordnet Registermelding electronically through Altinn to register with the Register of Business Enterprises

Obtain organization number

Receive your organization number from the Bronnoysund Register Centre after registration approval

Engage local legal and tax advisors

Retain Norwegian-licensed advisors experienced in corporate registration, petroleum tax, or maritime law as relevant

Deposit share capital

Deposit minimum NOK 30,000 (for AS) into a Norwegian bank account and obtain a bank confirmation letter

Register for VAT (MVA)

Register for merverdiavgift with Skatteetaten if your annual turnover will exceed NOK 50,000

Register as employer

Register with the Tax Administration and NAV for payroll tax obligations and employer contributions

Open corporate bank account

Open a business account at a Norwegian bank (DNB, Nordea, SpareBank 1) with organization number and registration documents

Apply for SkatteFUNN R&D credits

If conducting R&D, apply to the Research Council of Norway for SkatteFUNN tax credit approval before year-end

Evaluate Northern Norway incentives

Assess whether the Tiltakssonen zone offers labor cost advantages for your operations in Troms or Finnmark

Register with mandatory occupational pension

Set up obligatory occupational pension (OTP) scheme for employees as required by Norwegian law

Secure commercial premises

Lease office or industrial space in Oslo, Bergen, Stavanger, or Trondheim depending on your sector

Apply for work permits for non-EEA staff

Submit skilled worker visa applications through UDI for non-EEA employees. EEA citizens only need police registration.