Turnkey shelf companies in Norway
Save months of waiting - get your organization number the same day
A shelf company is a fully registered, brand-new and unused limited company (AS), ready to be transferred to you on the day you order it.
By buying a shelf company (hylleselskap), you can get your AS within an hour and save 4–8 weeks compared to a standard registration.
Organization number the same day
When you buy a shelf company, you get an official Norwegian organization number right away. Everything is already prepared and registered.
Registered address
Every limited company in Norway needs an official business address. Our companies are registered in Oslo (Hasle), and you can rent this address for your new company.
Even if you don’t have a Norwegian D‑number
Foreign entrepreneurs can buy and run a shelf company. Contact us - we will help you get your business started quickly, without having to live in Norway.
See how easy it is to buy a shelf company
With our online service 1Bedrift.no, you can choose and buy a shelf company in just a few clicks - fast, secure and hassle-free.
Only NOK 9,900 - and the company is yours today
With 1Bedrift.no, buying a shelf company is simple and affordable: a fixed price, a clear process and minimal paperwork.
You can apply online at 1Bedrift.no: you fill in your details, and everything else is done for you.
How to get your company quickly and without red tape
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Order in just 5 minutes*
Fill in a simple online application with the company details and information about the buyer.
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Sign the documents
1Bedrift.no specialists will run the checks required by the Anti-Money Laundering Act (hvitvaskingsloven), send you the documents to sign and complete all registration steps, including any changes you need (name, business activity, board members, etc.).
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Your company is ready to go
Done! Your new AS (aksjeselskap) is fully registered and meets all the necessary requirements.
1Bedrift.no - company purchase. Norus Accounting - business support and growth
If you need more than just a registered AS, we are here for the next step. Norus Accounting can take care of all your company’s finances: from advice, bookkeeping and ongoing reporting to the annual report and tax return.
Financial processes should run smoothly, transparently and without unnecessary risks.
Your business is in safe hands
1Bedrift.no is licensed by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet)
1Bedrift.no is one of the leading companies in business registration and shelf company sales for the professional market. It is authorized by the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet) as a corporate service provider (virksomhetstjenester).
Norus Accounting is a member of the Norwegian association of accountants
We are members of the professional association Regnskap Norge, which confirms the high standard of our services and that we work in full compliance with Norwegian law and industry standards.
A complete solution, also for foreign entrepreneurs
For foreign entrepreneurs and companies, registering a business in Norway is often a long and complicated process. A shelf company is faster and easier. You save months.
Companies across Norway trust us
Daria Pure
Olga Kivaeva
Christian Stadler
Steffen Bertoni
Violetta Sørensen
What you should know about limited companies (AS)
The company must have a board of directors (styre) with at least 1 member.
A CEO is optional.
The company may appoint a general manager (daglig leder/CEO), but it is not required.
Board residency requirements.
At least 50% of the board members must live in the EU/EEA, the UK or Switzerland. Contact us if you do not meet these requirements.
CEO residency requirements.
If a CEO is appointed, they must also live in the EU/EEA, the UK or Switzerland.
Board meetings can be held online.
Board meetings may be held electronically.
Reporting.
Norwegian limited companies (AS) must submit annual accounts (årsregnskap) and other mandatory reports - even if the company is temporarily inactive.
Limited liability:
an investor’s liability is limited to the value of the shares they have subscribed for.
One shareholder is enough:
the company can be founded by a single owner.
No citizenship restrictions:
the shareholder’s nationality does not affect their right to own the company.
A D-number is an identification number for people who do not have a Norwegian national identity number (fødselsnummer). It is usually required to hold a role in a Norwegian company, for example as a board member or CEO. The D-number application is submitted together with the appointment to that role.
Processing time: for foreign nationals, getting a D-number usually takes 4–8 weeks.
Useful to know
Anti‑money laundering check (hvitvaskingsloven)
1Bedrift.no is subject to anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. After you submit your application, a 1Bedrift.no specialist will check your details as quickly as possible - the process continues only after this check.
Time to register changes
Changes (such as the company name, business activity or board members) are usually registered within 5–7 weeks, but you can start using the company without waiting for the registration to be completed.
Opening a bank account
Opening a bank account can take time. Processing times vary from bank to bank, so we recommend contacting the banks you are considering before you place your order. You are also welcome to contact us for advice and recommendations.
If you need a D‑number (D‑nummer)
If you need a D-number, we will prepare and send you all the necessary forms already filled in. All you need to do is sign them and send the originals to Brønnøysundregistrene.
Please note: applying for a D-number increases the total price of the service.
Frequently asked questions
1. Choose a suitable company from our list.
2. Leave your contact details and pay for the service.
3. Fill in a short form about the planned business activity, management and owners.
4. Sign the documents you receive, the purchase agreement and, a little later, the registration form in Altinn (if you have access).
5. Done! The company officially becomes yours, and you are the owner of a new limited company (AS).
– Price of the shelf company: NOK 9,900
– Share capital: NOK 30,000.
This is a mandatory requirement. The money does not “disappear” - it stays in the company’s account and is used in its business. You need to deposit this amount into your company’s account as soon as possible after the transfer.
– Brønnøysundregistrene registration fee: NOK 6,500.
This amount can be paid from the share capital.
– Name change (optional): an additional NOK 1,354 state fee.
After signing the purchase agreement, you need to open a bank account and transfer this amount. The money stays in the company’s account and can be used in its business.
We recommend depositing the share capital as soon as possible so the company can start operating fully.
If you have difficulties getting a D-number (D-nummer), just email us at info@norus-regnskap.no and describe your situation. We will tell you which documents are needed and help with the next steps of registering your company in Norway.
Please note: applying for a D-number increases the total price of the service.
Ready to start?
Get a fully registered company today and start working without the long wait.
Contact us - we will discuss the details of buying and transferring your shelf company.