Starting a Norwegian branch of a foreign company (NUF)
Foreign companies that require a Norwegian organisation number can register a branch in Norway (Norwegian-registered foreign company/NUF). This text will provide you with a description of the registration process, and the requirements for starting a Norwegian branch of a foreign company (NUF).
Registering a Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)
- Register the Norwegian branch of the foreign company by completing and signing 'Paper form for Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)'. (NUFs cannot be registered electronically)
Form for Norwegian registered foreign business enterprise (NUF)
- Enclose the certificate of registration from the official registration authority in the home country and other obligatory enclosures.
The Brønnøysund Register Centre – How to register a foreign business
- Anyone who is to perform a role in an NUF who does not already have a Norwegian national ID number or d-number must also complete an application for a d-number.
The Brønnøysund Register Centre – Application for a d-number
- Send the forms and enclosures (all enclosures must generally be in Norwegian, but Swedish, Danish and English will also be accepted) to the postal address printed on the form.
You will be notified once the registration process is complete.
Foreign Citizen
If you are a citizen of a non-EU/EEA, and are planning to run a business in Norway, you need to have a residence permit that will allow you to work here. You can find information about the terms and requirements for resident permit on the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration's (UDI) website.
Directorate of Immigration – apply for a residence permit
Naming a Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)
NUFs can have a separate name/business name in Norway or they can use the same name/business name as in their home country.
Duty and right to register
All foreign companies that carry out commercial activity in Norway are obliged to register in the Register of Business Enterprises. Foreign enterprises that do not operate in Norway have a right to register in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities if they require a Norwegian organisation number.
The Brønnøysund Register Centre – Duty to register with the Register of Business Enterprises for NUF
How long does it take?
The Brønnøysund Register Centre's case processing times vary through the year.
The Brønnøysund Register Centre – Expected processing time
How much does it cost?
Registering an NUF in the Register of Business Enterprises costs NOK 2,832, while registering in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities is free.
Upon registration, the branch (NUF) will be assigned an organisation number.
