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Norway (NO)
Overview of Norwegian company data coverage, registers, and legal forms
Overview
Norway's company registration is managed by the Brønnøysund Register Centre (Brønnøysundregistrene), which maintains the Register of Business Enterprises (Foretaksregisteret). This central register covers all domestic and foreign businesses operating in Norway.
Data Sources
Identifiers
Norwegian companies are identified by their organization number:
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
organization_number | 9-digit organization number | 123456789 |
Legal Forms
Corporations
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AS | Aksjeselskap | Private limited company (most common) |
| ASA | Allmennaksjeselskap | Public limited company |
| SE | Societas Europaea | European company |
| NUF | Norskregistrert utenlandsk foretak | Norwegian-registered foreign enterprise |
Partnerships
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ANS | Ansvarlig selskap | General partnership |
| DA | Delt ansvar | Partnership with shared liability |
| KS | Kommandittselskap | Limited partnership |
Other
| Legal Form | Full Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| ENK | Enkeltpersonforetak | Sole proprietorship |
| SA | Samvirkeforetak | Cooperative |
| BA | Selskap med begrenset ansvar | Company with limited liability |
| STI | Stiftelse | Foundation |
Coverage
- All registered businesses in Norway
- Foreign enterprises with Norwegian presence (NUF)
- Sole proprietorships when registered
- Foundations and cooperatives
For detailed API integration instructions, see the Brønnøysund Register API guide.
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