Doing business in Iceland
Norden Business provides a variety of information on how to set up your own business in the Nordic countries. It also has information on how to sell or trade in goods on markets in other Nordic countries. In addition, you can find out how to hire employees across national Nordic borders.
On the European portal Your Europe, you can get more information about the rules that need to be considered when setting up a company in another country of the European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA).
Establishing a company in Iceland
If you want to set up a company in Iceland, information on how to do so, how to hire employees and other details is available from various institutions. Detailed information is available on how you should go about setting up the company, how to choose a legal form, naming the company, making a business plan and registering your company.
Information on establishing a company in Iceland is available from Iceland Revenue and Customs (Ríkisskattstjóri).
Icelandic companies in other Nordic countries
Icelandic companies intending to open a branch or do business abroad can receive assistance from Business Iceland.
Who should I contact if I have questions?
More information can be found on the website of the Iceland Revenue and Customs. You can also get information from a service advisor by telephone at +354 442 1000.
If you have any questions, please fill in our contact form.
NB! If you have questions regarding the processing of a specific case or application, or other personal matters, please contact the relevant authority directly.
