Norway company search by name
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Search Company Records in Norway
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How do I search for a company by name in Norway?
To search Norway companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from Brønnøysundregistrene with Organisation number, Company name, Legal form, Business address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (AS (Aksjeselskap), ASA (Allmennaksjeselskap), ENK (Enkeltpersonforetak)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Organisation number, Company name, Legal form, Business address.
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Cross-check against Brønnøysundregistrene
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.brreg.no.
https://www.brreg.no
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Norway companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against Brønnøysundregistrene is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Norway company search return?
Each record shows Organisation number, Company name, Legal form, Business address, sourced from Brønnøysundregistrene.
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 search for a company by name in Norway
The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.
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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- Search the company register
What the official register holds, and how to search it free.
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Match a trading name to the registered legal entity behind it.
- Find the right entity
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- Look up a company by number
Search by the official identifier — exactly one entity, every time.
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