Guides and insight
Understand Norwegian business.
Practical explanations of Norwegian business, company data and financial analysis — so you get the most out of the information on Biztrac.
How to read a Norwegian annual report
A practical introduction to what a Norwegian annual report contains, what the most important figures mean, and what to look for.
OwnershipWhat is a holding company?
Holding companies are used by many Norwegian owners and groups. Here we explain what a holding company is, why it is used, and how to identify one.
AccountingUnderstanding key ratios: liquidity, profitability and solidity
The three most important ratios in a Norwegian annual report — current ratio, return on assets and equity ratio — explained simply.
Company typesNorwegian company types explained: AS, ASA, ENK and ANS
What do the various Norwegian company types mean? Here we explain the differences between AS, ASA, ENK, ANS, DA and NUF.
OwnershipWho is the ultimate beneficial owner (UBO)?
The ultimate beneficial owner is the person who ultimately owns or controls a company. Here we explain the concept, the rules, and how to find the UBO in practice.