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

    How do I look up a company by its registration number in Norway?

    Use the exact Org.nr with its issuing jurisdiction or register on Brønnøysundregistrene. Compare the returned legal name and identifier. A valid-looking number does not guarantee a result: coverage, formatting, access and source availability affect the lookup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Find the Org.nr on the paperwork

      The Org.nr normally appears on invoices, contracts, the website footer or official correspondence. It is the number counterparties are required to quote.

    2. 2

      Search the Org.nr

      Preserve leading zeros, letters, court and jurisdiction information. Follow the source's documented format rather than removing meaningful parts to force a match.

    3. 3

      Confirm the returned entity

      Check the legal name on the returned record matches the name on your paperwork. A mismatch between quoted number and quoted name is a serious warning sign.

    4. 4

      Verify at Brønnøysundregistrene

      For anything contractual, confirm the number against the primary source at https://www.brreg.no.

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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 is a Org.nr in Norway?

    It is the identifier Brønnøysundregistrene assigns to a registered entity. It stays with the entity even if the trading name changes, which makes it the reliable way to track a company over time.

    Is a Org.nr lookup free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free where supported. Check Brønnøysundregistrene's official access rules for the record or document required.

    What if the Org.nr returns no result?

    Check the format, issuing jurisdiction, coverage and source availability. Preserve meaningful prefixes and leading zeros. An unavailable source is not a confirmed absence; ask the counterparty to clarify the identifier.

    Should I use the Org.nr or the company name?

    The Org.nr. Names are duplicated across entities within a group; the number is unique to one entity.

    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.

    People also ask about look up a company by its registration number in Norway

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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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