Why buy a shelf company from Forvis Mazars Advokater AS?
Forvis Mazars Advokater AS offers shelf companies – pre-established limited companies ready for acquisition. This is a fast and practical solution for both Norwegian and international businesses looking to start operations in Norway without the delays of a standard incorporation process. We handle everything from the share purchase agreement and board changes to D-number applications and adjustments to the articles of association.
Forvis Mazars Advokater AS offers the acquisition of pre-registered shelf companies that have been incorporated for the specific purpose of resale to our clients.
In many cases, the purchaser is a foreign entity seeking to establish operations in Norway, without the time or in-house expertise required to incorporate a company, appoint a new board of directors, apply for D-numbers, or manage correspondence with Norwegian authorities. Norwegian clients may also prefer to acquire a ready-made company instead of allocating internal resources to the full incorporation process, which may take several weeks.
This solution allows businesses to significantly reduce administrative burdens and costs in the long term. The standard timeframe for incorporating a company in Norway is approximately 3–4 weeks—and longer if foreign board members are involved.
When acquiring a shelf company from Forvis Mazars Advokater AS, we prepare a share purchase agreement between the buyer—either as a corporate entity or private individual—and Forvis Mazars Advokater AS, acting as the legal owner of the company’s shares.
We assist in identifying the desired board composition, proposed company name, and any amendments to the articles of association, including the registered business address, corporate purpose, signing authority, and appointment of a general manager. We also handle D-number applications for non-Norwegian board members, where applicable.
Forvis Mazars operates with a fixed fee for the share acquisition and an additional fixed fee per D-number application submitted. Please note that the D-number process is paper-based and requires physical submission by post to the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises (Foretaksregisteret).
If you or your company are interested in acquiring a shelf company through us, we would be pleased to assist you in securing a swift and legally compliant start to your business activities in Norway.
The specific terms and conditions governing the acquisition and transfer of the company will be agreed upon separately.
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