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Starting a Norwegian branch of a foreign company (NUF)

Foreign companies that require a Norwegian organisation number can establish a branch in Norway (NUF). Here you can find information about the registration process.
Last updated 18.03.2025

Registering a Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)

  1. Register the Norwegian branch of the foreign company by completing and signing 'Paper form for Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)'. 
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.

    Directorate of Immigration – apply for a residence permit

    Naming a Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF)

    It is common for a NUF (Norwegian-registered foreign enterprise) in Norway to have the same business name as the foreign company is registered with in its home country. This is also a requirement when the branch in Norway is engaged in business activities and registered in the Register of Business Enterprises. In addition, the abbreviation "NUF" must appear at the end of the name.

    Duty and right to register

    All foreign companies that carry out commercial activity in Norway are obliged to register in the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities and 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

    Option to submit via E-mail

    New branch offices that are to be registered in the Register of Business Enterprises can submit the registration form via www.brreg.no. The processing of registrations submitted via E-mail will commence within 10 working days after it has been received. If you need to apply for a d-number, the application must be sent by regular post.

    The Brønnøysund Register Center - Contact form for registering a 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?

    The fee for registering in The Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities is NOK 3,378.

    The registration fee for registering in The Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities and The Register of Business Enterprises is NOK 3.925

    The fee for subsequent additional registration in the Register of Business Enterprises is NOK 3,198.

    When the registration  process is completed the branch (the NUF) gets a Norwegian organisation number.