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    Norway business registry search

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: Brønnøysundregistrene

    How do I search the business registry in Norway?

    Use Brønnøysundregistrene as a starting source for Norway, then check its scope for the business form you need. Types can include AS (Aksjeselskap), ASA (Allmennaksjeselskap). A trading name may need a separate source or document; it does not automatically identify a legal entity. Official access requirements vary.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      Brønnøysundregistrene records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Norway recognises AS (Aksjeselskap), ASA (Allmennaksjeselskap). Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

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    Norway: choosing and checking the right record

    Choose the correct source
    Start with Brønnøysundregistrene and the organisation number. Distinguish the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities from the Register of Business Enterprises; registration in one does not make every service or document interchangeable.
    Confirm the entity
    Compare the nine-digit organisation number and legal name. A sub-entity or establishment can have a different number from its parent. Check which record is the contracting entity and keep VAT-registration information separate.

    Check current access and document options on the official Brønnøysundregistrene site. For search limitations and missing-result guidance, see the Norway registry guide.

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Norway business registry cover?

    Brønnøysundregistrene records AS (Aksjeselskap), ASA (Allmennaksjeselskap). Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Norway business registry by trading name?

    Some sources index trading names; others require the legal name or a separate business-name search. Ask for the contracting entity's legal name and identifier when the relationship is unclear.

    Is a business registry search free in Norway?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Official searches, records and documents have their own access conditions; check Brønnøysundregistrene's current terms.

    What if a Norway business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What is an AS?

    AS (Aksjeselskap) is the Norwegian private limited company, similar to a Ltd. It requires NOK 30,000 minimum share capital. AS is the most common entity for Norwegian businesses with limited liability.

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    Is the Norway company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the Brønnøysundregistrene are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Norway business registry?

    The Brønnøysundregistrene is the official public register of companies incorporated in Norway. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.brreg.no.

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