Can Stift AS now sell shelf companies?

Yes. With the authorization in place, Stift AS can offer pre-registered shelf companies to businesses and individuals who need a limited company quickly.

Who can buy shelf companies from Stift?

Both businesses and individuals can buy shelf companies from Stift, for example when they need a registered limited company in place quickly for mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings.

When was the authorization granted?

Finanstilsynet granted the authorization on 14 March 2025. Stift AS received notice of this on the same day.

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Stift AS receives authorization from Finanstilsynet

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

On 14 March 2025, Stift AS was notified that the Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority (Finanstilsynet) had granted the company's application for authorization as a provider of business services. This authorization allows Stift AS to sell shelf companies to businesses and individuals who need to start new companies at short notice — something that is often relevant in mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings.

With the authorization in place, Stift AS will develop solutions that make buying shelf companies smooth and efficient. We look forward to offering this to the Norwegian market and thereby contributing to increased value creation in Norwegian business.

Oslo, 14 March 2025

Moritz André Myrseth, CEO of Stift AS

Frequently asked questions

What does authorization from Finanstilsynet mean?: The authorization means Stift AS is approved as a provider of business services and can sell shelf companies in the Norwegian market on a lawful basis, subject to the obligations and requirements that follow from the permit.
Can Stift AS now sell shelf companies?: Yes. With the authorization in place, Stift AS can offer pre-registered shelf companies to businesses and individuals who need a limited company quickly.
Who can buy shelf companies from Stift?: Both businesses and individuals can buy shelf companies from Stift, for example when they need a registered limited company in place quickly for mergers, acquisitions, or restructurings.
When was the authorization granted?: Finanstilsynet granted the authorization on 14 March 2025. Stift AS received notice of this on the same day.