I want to apply for a residence permit as self-employed. Does my company need to be registered with the Brønnøysund Register Centre before I apply?
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You do not need to register your company with the Brønnøysund Register Centre until after your application for a first-time residence permit as a sole proprietor has been approved.
If you already live in Norway, you can register the company before applying. However, you cannot start working unless you have a residence permit that allows self-employment. Registering a company alone is not sufficient – you also need the correct residence permit.