Buy A Shelf Company In Norway
Launch your business in Norway instantly with a legally registered shelf company ready for ownership transfer, full compliance, and EU/EEA market access.
A Norway Ready Made Company includes:
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Norway Company Registration Process
Procedure to acquire a ready made company
Your chosen directors and shareholders of the new company sign official documents that allow us to make them the directors of your ready made company. We transfer the company into your power and it is ready to trade immediately.
Changing the company name of the Ready Made Company
We can also file a company name change the same day.
Appointing the new Directors
To appoint the directors of your new company you will need to sign official forms that state this. This can also be done through giving us a power of attorney to do this on your behalf.
We will be removed as directors of the company and it will be transferred over to you. You then receive the Certificate of Incorporation , Memorandum and Articles of Association of the company and the Company secretarial Forms.
Established Ready Made Shelf Companies, sometimes called old shelf or established companies, are dormant / inactive companies that were incorporated in the previous years but have never been active.
FAQs
What are the advantages of a Norwegian ready-made company?
A Norwegian ready-made (shelf) company enables you to start doing business in Norway almost immediately, without the delays of new company registration. Key benefits include:
- Immediate ownership transfer (typically within 1–2 business days)
- No prior trading history or liabilities
- Fully registered with the Norwegian Business Register (Brønnøysund Register Centre)
- Enhances credibility and banking eligibility
- Quick access to Norwegian VAT registration, contracts, and invoicing
- Compliant with Norwegian company law and EEA regulations
What are the most common types of company formation in Norway?
The most common and preferred business structure in Norway is the Aksjeselskap (AS) — a Private Limited Liability Company.
Other types include:
- Enkeltpersonforetak (ENK): Sole Proprietorship
- Ansvarlig selskap (ANS): General Partnership
- Kommandittselskap (KS): Limited Partnership
- Allmennaksjeselskap (ASA): Public Limited Company
- Branches of Foreign Companies
The AS company is most widely used due to its flexibility, limited liability, and suitability for local and foreign ownership.
How much share capital is needed to form a Private Limited Company (AS) in Norway?
To incorporate an Aksjeselskap (AS) in Norway, a minimum share capital of NOK 30,000 (approx. €2,500–€3,000) is required.
This capital must be deposited into a Norwegian bank account and confirmed before registration is finalized.
Shelf companies typically have this capital already in place, making them immediately transferrable.
What are the key features of a Norwegian Aksjeselskap (AS)?
- Limited liability for shareholders
- Requires at least one director and one shareholder (both can be foreign)
- Must have a Norwegian registered office address
- Registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre
- Eligible for VAT registration after reaching the NOK 50,000 turnover threshold
- Subject to annual financial reporting and auditing (in some cases)
- Can be used for local or international trading, holding structures, and services
What other types of company formation are available in Norway?
In addition to the AS company, Norway also offers:
- ASA (Public Limited Company): For larger enterprises with share capital of NOK 1 million+
- ENK (Sole Proprietorship): Simple, but offers no liability protection
- ANS/DA (Partnerships): Suitable for two or more owners sharing liability
- KS (Limited Partnership): With both active and passive partners
- Branches of Foreign Companies: For international businesses entering the Norwegian market
Still, the AS structure remains the most practical and popular for both local and foreign entrepreneurs.
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