Seminar on How to Establish and Grow Your Business in Norway
- Practical Insights and Real-World Experiences
Are you considering expanding your business operations to Norway? Join us for a practical and insightful half-day seminar on how to successfully establish and operate in the Norwegian market. During the seminar, experts will share legal, financial, and practical perspectives on setting up a business in Norway. You will also hear about success factors, challenges, and lessons learned from Finnish companies already operating in the market.
Lise Nansen, General Manager at Greenstep, will provide insights into business establishment in Norway, including accounting requirements and key practical aspects of setting up operations. Synnøve Sørdal and Øivind Henrik von Mehren from Aider Legal will present an overview of the most important legal considerations when establishing a business in Norway, covering company forms, taxation, and compliance requirements. Juhana Ojala, CEO of Oiva Health, will share how Oiva Health established its presence in Norway, highlighting key success factors, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from their expansion journey.
👉 Secure your spot and take the next step toward Norway!
Organized by: NOFI Norwegian-Finnish Trade Association and Helsinki Chamber of Commerce
TIME: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at 14.00 - 16.15
VENUE: Helsingin seudun kauppakamari, Kalevankatu 12, Helsinki,
On site or join in online
RSVP by March 3th, 2026
Language: English
FOR MORE INFORMATION: tua.takasu@nofi.fi, www.nofi.fi
Program
13:30– 14:00: Registration and coffee
14:00 – 14.10
Welcome remarks: Representatives from HKK and NOFI
14.10 – 14.40
Financial and Practical Aspects of Establishment (TBC): Lise Nansen, General Manger at Greenstep
14.40 – 15.10
The Legal Framework for Establishing in Norway: Synnøve Sørdal, Attorney / Partner in Business Law specializing in VAT and Øivind Henrik von Mehren, Attorney / Partner in Business Law specializing in tax, at Aider Legal As
15.10 – 15.35
Oiva Health – Entering the Norwegian Market: Juhana Ojala, CEO at Oiva Health
15:35 – 15.45
Closing remarks: Minna Åkerholm, board member at NOFI
15.45 – 16.15: Networking, snacks