In Norway, stimulation of the entrepreneurial spirit is a policy of national priority. Not surprising, knowing that the majority of the businesses our welfare will depend on 10-15 years from now, do not yet exist.
On these pages will give you an overview of relevant information in order to be able to register and run a business in Norway.
Starting your own business in Norway
Establishing business (in Norway) from existing foreign company
Fore more information:
- Start Your Own Business – an introduction to different aspects of Norwegian regulations
- Guides and documents
- Starting up
Download brochures on how to establish and run the following company types in Norway:
- Sole Proprietorship (enkeltpersonforetak)
- General Partnership (ansvarlig selskap)
- Limited Liability Company (aksjeselskap)



