Best business accounts for LLC and Corporations in Norway
Snapshot
In Norway the closest form to an LLC or corporation is the private limited company, the aksjeselskap or AS. It needs an account that handles supplier payments, staff cards, and often payroll, and many also use a local bank for lending and share capital.
Suits LLC and Corporations best
Depends on whether you need lending and payroll or mainly international payments
Typical monthly fee
From no monthly fee with Wise Business to paid plans from kr 150 a month
Non resident position
Possible where the business is registered in Norway, with stricter checks for non residents. Verify with the provider.
Providers that fit
Three reviewed here
Fees and features as of 5 March 2026Last reviewed 5 March 2026
General information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. Verify current terms and eligibility with the provider before applying.
A Norwegian private limited company, an aksjeselskap, needs an account for supplier payments, staff cards, and often payroll. As of 5 March 2026, Wise Business and Airwallex suit international payments, while Revolut Business adds cards and controls on paid plans. Companies that need lending, payroll, or a share capital deposit usually also use a local bank such as DNB or Nordea. Compare current terms before choosing.
What LLC and Corporations in Norway need from a business account
A Norwegian private limited company, an aksjeselskap, must keep company money separate from personal funds and usually wants supplier payments, staff cards, accounting integrations, and sometimes payroll and lending. An aksjeselskap must deposit a minimum share capital, which is NOK 30,000 as of 5 March 2026, and some banks offer a share capital deposit account for this. International providers suit cross border payments, while a local bank such as DNB or Nordea suits lending and full domestic services. Confirm current terms with the provider.
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Wise Business
No monthly fee and clear conversion pricing, but no lending, payroll, or share capital deposit service.
Best for
Companies with cross border payments
Monthly fee
No monthly fee, one off 480 NOK to activate local account details
Compare accounts for LLC and Corporations in Norway
These providers serve business customers in Norway. Fees and eligibility shown as of 5 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.
Questions about banking for LLC and Corporations in Norway
Does Norway have an LLC?
Norway does not use the LLC label. The closest form is the private limited company, the aksjeselskap or AS, which gives limited liability. The banking needs are similar to an LLC elsewhere. This is general information, not legal advice, so confirm the right structure with a professional.
How much share capital does an aksjeselskap need?
An aksjeselskap must deposit a minimum share capital, which is NOK 30,000 as of 5 March 2026. Some banks offer a dedicated share capital deposit account for the registration step. Verify the current requirement and process with the bank.
Can a company use both a local bank and an international provider?
Yes, many do. A local bank such as DNB or Nordea suits lending, payroll, and domestic services, while a provider such as Wise Business or Airwallex suits cross border payments. Compare the current fees and features of each before choosing.
Do these accounts handle payroll?
Payroll support varies. Local banks and some providers integrate with payroll and accounting tools, while others focus on payments and cards. Check the current payroll and integration support with the provider.
Fees, features, and eligibility change and vary by region. This page was last reviewed on 5 March 2026. Confirm current terms with the provider before applying.