As of October 1, 2024, a new obligation came into effect in Norway:
👉 All companies must register their ultimate beneficial owners – that is, the individuals who ultimately own or control the business.
This could mean:
✔️ one owner
✔️ multiple shareholders
✔️ or in some cases – none
⏰ The deadline to register is July 31, 2025 – and many haven’t noticed it yet.
📌 Why does this matter?
The government wants more transparency around ownership – both to fight money laundering, financial crime, and to ensure clean, trustworthy business practices.
🧐 What do you need to do?
✅ Check if your company is required to register
✅ Log into Altinn and submit the required information
✅ Be aware that the definitions in the Beneficial Ownership Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act differ slightly
💡 Tip: You can easily check your obligation by entering your organization number here:
Check your registration duty via Brønnøysund
🟢 Need help figuring out the rules or doing the actual registration? I’ll be happy to assist – from assessment to submission.