Tips for you who are new to the business world

As a business owner, you will find that you will be contacted by various actors who offer sales of their services. Some of these inquiries are direct attempted fraud.

Here are some points to keep in mind to avoid getting scammed

• We will never ask for your credit card number – or password!
• We will never send out text messages asking you to open links
• Guidance with us is free of charge
• If you are going to register or change information with us, you must check that you are on the right website: brreg.no
• Registrations and changes with us are reported in the form Coordinated register notification. You have to be logged in through Bank-ID.
• We will never ask you to confirm the information in a separate e-mail or text message.

Keep an eye on any changes in your organisation

• To keep track of changes that are being registered, you can subscribe to announcements for free from, among others, the Register of Business Enterprises

Think carefully before entering into agreements

• Check if a possible contracting party is registered. Do a quick search in the field “Find company” on the front page of brreg.no
• Be sound critical when you are offered purchase of various services
• Please note: As a business owner, you have no right of cancellation. Read the agreement offer carefully before entering into the agreement

If you are unsure whether the Brønnøysund Register Centre has contacted you, please contact our customer service.