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A Norwegian limited liability company provides limited liability, but that protection is not absolute. This guide explains when directors and general managers may be personally liable under section 17-1 of the Norwegian Private Limited Liability Companies Act.

Norwegian company law sets strict residency rules for CEOs and board members. Many companies are unaware of these requirements – and the serious legal consequences of non-compliance.

A shareholders’ agreement regulates the relationship between the shareholders of a company. This guide explains what it should include, what it can be used for, and why it is often important when several people start a company together.

A Norwegian limited company has no legal capacity before it is registered in the Register of Business Enterprises. Here is what that means in practice – and who is personally liable for contracts signed in the meantime.

When equity in a Norwegian limited company falls below a sound level, the board has a statutory duty to act under Section 3-5. Here is what the board must do – and what happens if it fails.

Section 3-8 of the Norwegian Companies Act requires board approval for certain contracts between a company and its shareholders or management. Here is what you need to know.

Everything you need to know about holding a general meeting (generalforsamling) in a Norwegian limited company: notice requirements, voting rules, meeting formats and minutes.

A shelf company is a pre-registered, inactive limited company ready for immediate takeover. Here we explain how it works and when it makes sense.

Stift AS has been authorized as a company service provider by the Norwegian FSA, and can now sell shelf companies in the Norwegian market.