A shelf company is a limited company that has already been incorporated and registered in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises, but which has had no activity. The company sits "on the shelf" ready for use, so you can take it over and start operating immediately — without waiting for registration with the Brønnøysund Register Centre.
Why choose a shelf company?
- Fast start. You skip the waiting time of a new registration and can enter into agreements in the company's name from day one.
- An organization number from the start. The company already has an organization number, which is often required by banks, suppliers, and public agencies.
- Predictability. The share capital is paid in and the company is properly incorporated under the Norwegian Limited Liability Companies Act.
When does it make sense?
Shelf companies are particularly useful in situations where time is critical:
- In acquisitions and mergers where a company is needed quickly.
- In restructurings within a group.
- When a contract or tender deadline requires a registered company immediately.
How the takeover works
When you place an order, we carry out statutory customer due diligence and prepare all documents for transfer. You provide the company name, purpose, articles of association, owners, and roles, and we make sure the changes are reported to the public registers. After that, the company is yours.
Do you have questions about how this fits your situation? Get in touch and we will help you further.