Change of ownership

A change of ownership may take place when there’s a purchase or sale of a company, a generation change, a takeover or a change of ownership interest – here’s everything you need to know.

Change of ownership, step by step

Report changes to the Brønnøysund Register Centre
In order to carry out a change of ownership, the Brønnøysund Register Centre must be updated with the new board of directors. Report the changes to the Brønnøysund Register Centre

Update the Shareholder Register
The Norwegian Tax Administration must be informed of the new shareholders. Report the changes to Altinn
The certificate of registration must be updated
Before we can implement any changes, the certificate of registration must also be updated.

DNB must also be informed of a change of ownership. In order to make the necessary changes in our systems, we need the following documentation:
Copy of updated Shareholder Register
From Altinn, you can download a shareholder register template (in Norwegian only)
Copy of signed purchase contract
Between the buyer and the previous owner of the company
a copy of the certificate of registration;
This must be updated
Copy of organisational chart
A summary of the company’s ownership structure
How to inform us:
1. click on the “report a change of ownership” button below;
2. log in with your personal ID no. (11 digits) and BankID from DNB or any other Norwegian bank;
3. Fill in the information and upload the correct documentation

Change of ownership must be complete before new owners get access to the account and online bank.
You will receive an email from us when we have updated the company in accordance with the public register and the submitted documentation.
When you receive a message from us confirming that the change of ownership is complete, you can register a new user in the online bank, order cards and other services.
You can do this by ordering corporate online banking
Tip!
When creating new accesses to the online bank, take the opportunity to clean up the existing accesses. Experience shows that access that has expired is often left in accounts. Delete people who should no longer have access to the online bank. If these people have an associated debit card, this will be automatically cancelled.
You can get help with this by chatting with an online bank adviser or by calling us on 915 04800.

Report a change of ownership

Important information!

Do not hand over credit cards and code devices to new owners. These are personal.

New users must use their own code device to access the company’s accounts and order their own card.

Frequently asked questions about change of ownership

The changes must be updated on the certificate of registration before we can implement a change of ownership.

You will need to send us the following:

a copy of the signed purchase agreement between the buyer and previous owner of the company;
a copy of the updated shareholder register;
a copy of the certificate of registration;
a copy of the organisation chart/summary of ownership structure.

Note! If the change of ownership applies to 70 per cent or more of the company, you will also be asked to fill out and upload an attached corporate customer profile form.

Capital increase

If you plan to subscribe for new shares or make a share issue, you must have a confirmation from an approved industry player.

Read more about capital increases

Clubs and associations

Changes to the board of directors, managing director or treasurer? This is how to register it.

Read more about clubs and associations