NUF registration
Register a Norwegian branch of a foreign company at Brønnøysund. No share capital required. Fastest route to market entry.
Register a company in Norway for foreign businesses
Intermediary AS is a private Norwegian advisor that helps foreign owners set up a NUF (Norwegian branch of a foreign company), AS (Norwegian limited company), VAT registration and VOEC. Our platform automates the document flow — typical setup in 5–10 business days.
Independent of the Norwegian government:
Intermediary AS is a private limited company (reg. no. 935 626 552). We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the Brønnøysund Register Centre, the Norwegian Tax Administration, Altinn, the Norwegian Customs or any other Norwegian public authority. Our services are commercial and can also be performed by you, free of charge, directly with the relevant authority via brreg.no, skatteetaten.no and altinn.no.
Services
Set up an AS in Norway
Incorporate a Norwegian limited company with NOK 30,000 share capital. We prepare incorporation documents, opening balance sheet and the coordinated registration form.
Norwegian VAT & VAT representative
Registration in the Norwegian VAT registry. For foreign companies without a permanent establishment, we provide a Norwegian VAT representative.
VOEC advisory
Assessment of the VOEC scheme for B2C goods under NOK 3,000 and digital services — or whether you should register a NUF / VAT instead.
Accounting & bookkeeping
Norwegian authorised accountant. Payroll, tax, VAT returns, annual financial statements. Integrated with Unimicro/Tripletex.
D-number & bank account
D-number for foreign directors/owners and assistance with opening a Norwegian business bank account.
NUF or AS — which fits best?
| Topic | NUF | AS |
|---|---|---|
| Share capital | None | NOK 30,000 |
| Legal entity | Branch of foreign company | Separate Norwegian legal entity |
| Setup time | 5–10 business days | 3–10 business days |
| VAT registration | Yes, when revenue > NOK 50,000 | Yes, when revenue > NOK 50,000 |
| Best for | Foreign owners testing the market | Operations, hiring, investments in Norway |
How the process works
- Scoping (day 0): Quick mapping — NUF, AS, VAT representative or VOEC?
- Documents (day 1–2): We send pre-filled incorporation and power-of-attorney documents for digital signature.
- Submission (day 2–3): The coordinated registration form goes to Brønnøysund. The VAT application goes to the Tax Administration in parallel.
- Org. number + bank (day 5–10): Norwegian organisation number is issued. We help with bank account, D-number and Altinn access.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to register a NUF or AS?
Brønnøysund charges a fixed government fee for registration. Our advisory and document handling fee is on top. Ask for a quote — we work on fixed pricing.
Do I need a Norwegian board member?
A NUF requires a Norwegian business address but not necessarily a Norwegian board member. AS has residency requirements that can be met by EEA residents or via dispensation. We advise on both routes.
Can the entire process be handled remotely?
Yes. The full process runs digitally with BankID/eIDAS signing, or via power of attorney plus notarised passport for foreign owners without BankID.
Is VOEC enough for my online store?
VOEC covers B2C goods < NOK 3,000 and digital services. Once you sell B2B, hold inventory in Norway, or sell items > NOK 3,000, you need standard VAT registration — typically via a NUF or VAT representative.
Contact
Email: contact@intermediary.no
Company: Intermediary AS · Reg. no. 935 626 552 · Norway
Platform: registercompany.no