Step 1: Find the company
Search by name or Organisasjonsnummer from the Norway front page. Unsure about the spelling? Browse every registered company alphabetically in the company directory, or find people in the people directory.
Always check that the number matches what is on the quote or invoice — names can look alike, but the registration number is unambiguous.
Step 2: Check the basics and status
Start with the fundamentals on the profile: Is the company active? What is its legal form? When was it incorporated? A brand-new company is not a problem in itself, but the combination of a short history, big promises and long credit terms deserves extra attention.
Step 3: Read the latest filings
The profile shows up to the five most recent public annual reports. Look for three things:
- The result — is the company making money, and is it improving or deteriorating year over year?
- Equity — falling or negative equity is a serious warning sign.
- Revenue or gross profit — smaller Danish companies (accounting class B) may report only gross profit, so a missing turnover figure is normal, not suspicious.
Step 4: Ratios, people and the group
The key ratios give you the annual report in shorthand — solidity, liquidity, return on assets and EBITDA margin. If those terms are new, read the guide Understand key financial ratios.
Then look at people and roles: who runs the company, and how long have they been there? Frequent management changes can be a signal. The corporate hierarchy shows whether the company is part of a larger group — and therefore who you are really dealing with. See the profile of Risika A/S for an example of what a complete profile looks like.
What register data does not tell you
Register data shows what the company has filed — not how it is doing today. Filings can be up to eighteen months old, and a strong annual report is no guarantee. Riskpilot is not a credit rating and not advice; for actual credit decisions there is Risika's platform. To see where the data comes from, read data sources & methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Is it really free to check a company?
Yes. Company profiles are built on public register data and are free to look up and read on Riskpilot.
What if I cannot find the company?
Check the spelling, and try the registration number instead of the name. Riskpilot covers Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland — companies outside the Nordics are not included.
Can I see who owns a company?
Registered ownership and management roles are shown on the profile, and the corporate hierarchy shows parent and subsidiary companies where ownership is registered.
Is this a credit check?
No. Riskpilot shows register data and computed ratios — not a credit score and not advice. For credit assessments you can use Risika's platform.