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Business services in Norway — from company formation to insurance, finance and growth

Services, advice and business solutions for start-ups, small and medium-sized enterprises and entrepreneurs in Norway.

We offer services and an easy channel of contact with relevant experts in various fields for creating, managing and developing a business in the Kingdom of Norway. We work with start-ups, micro-entrepreneurs, small and medium business owners and company directors — from company registration, strategic planning, effective management, co-working, specialists, accounting, financing, risk assessment and insurance to local marketing and sales services.

Running a business in Norway means dealing with Norwegian registers, tax rules and employer obligations — often in Norwegian. We help you understand what applies to your company and connect you with the right providers in one place.

What we offer

Insurance

Worker’s Compensation — Yrkesskadeforsikring

Business Owners Insurance — Bedriftsforsikring

Transport Insurance — Transportforsikring

Business Vehicle Insurance — Firmabilforsikring

Construction Insurance — Entrepriseforsikring

Pension Plans — OTP / ITP — Innskuddspensjon

Business Liability Insurance — Ansvarsforsikring

Self-Employed Insurance — Forsikring for selvstendig næringsdrivende

Finance

Investment Advisory — Investeringsrådgivning

Business Data Analytics — Forretningsanalyse

Business Consulting — Strategisk rådgivning

Business Loan — Bedriftslån

Services and specialists

Comprehensive Accounting — Regnskapsføring

Company Formation Service — Etablering av selskap

Business Services Center

Business Legal Services — Advokat for bedrifter

Translator — Translatør

Certificates and courses

Health and Safety (HSE) — HMS-kurs

Scaffolding Fitter — Stillaskurs

Health & Safety Representative — Verneombudskurs

Plans & Documentation — Byggdokumentasjon

Corporate Health Services — Bedriftshelsetjeneste (BHT)

Central Approval — Sentral godkjenning

First Aid Course — Førstehjelpskurs

Telecom

Internet Providers — Bedriftsinternett

Mobile Operators Plans — Mobilabonnement for bedrift

Products

Heat Pumps — Varmepumpe

Building Materials — Byggevarer

IT services and marketing

Web Development — Nettsideutvikling

UX / UI Design

Mobile Applications — Mobilapper

E-Commerce — Nettbutikk

SEO / SEM Marketing — Søkemotormarkedsføring

Consulting Service — Rådgivning

What every business in Norway should know

Registration — Brønnøysundregistrene. Every business must be registered in the Register of Business Enterprises (Enhetsregisteret). The most common forms are the sole proprietorship (enkeltpersonforetak, ENK) and the limited company (aksjeselskap, AS).

VAT — MVA. A business must register for VAT (merverdiavgift) once its taxable turnover exceeds NOK 50,000 within a 12-month period.

Employer obligations. As soon as you have employees, you must take out occupational injury insurance (yrkesskadeforsikring) and, if the statutory criteria are met, an occupational pension scheme (OTP). Certain industries, such as construction, must also be affiliated with an approved occupational health service (BHT).

Health and safety — HMS. Norwegian employers are responsible for systematic health, safety and environment work. In construction, workers must carry an HSE card (HMS-kort) on site.

Start your company in Norway →

Why LOCALMARKET.no?

We bring the services a company needs in Norway into one place and explain the rules in plain language. You save time on searching and compare providers on scope, quality and price.

• One contact point. Registration, accounting, insurance, finance and marketing.
• Local providers. Matched to your industry, location and company size.
• Clear guidance. We explain Norwegian obligations before you commit to anything.
• Multilingual support. In English, Norwegian, Polish, Spanish, French or German.

How it works

1. Your request. Tell us about your company and what you need.
2. Analysis. We identify the services and obligations that apply to you.
3. Offers. You receive non-binding proposals from relevant providers.
4. Implementation. You choose, and we stay on hand as your business grows.

Frequently asked questions

Should I choose an ENK or an AS?
An ENK is quick and cheap to set up, but you are personally liable for the business’s debts. An AS requires share capital of at least NOK 30,000 and limits your personal liability. The right choice depends on your risk, income and plans.

Do I need insurance if I have no employees?
Occupational injury insurance is compulsory only for employers, but as a self-employed person you are not covered by it yourself. Liability insurance and personal cover for sickness and accidents are worth considering.

When does OTP apply?
The obligation depends on the statutory criteria, including the number of employees and their working hours. We can help you check whether OTP applies to your company.

Can you help a company based outside Norway?
Yes. We help foreign companies and entrepreneurs establish and operate in Norway, from registration to local providers.

Get started

Tell us about your business and what you need, and we will connect you with the right providers. Go straight to a service or get in touch with us.

Company Formation
Accounting
Business Insurance
Business Loan
Corporate Health Services
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