BRREG Integration: Complete Guide to Norwegian Business Registry

The BRREG integration provides access to the Norwegian Business Registry (Brønnøysundregistrene), allowing you to search and import Norwegian organizations into your CRM. You get registry data such as company name, organization number, address, industry, and registration details. The free BRREG API does not include financial statements, revenue, or ownership data.

Introduction

What is the BRREG Integration?

The BRREG integration enables direct access to the Norwegian Business Registry (Brønnøysundregistrene), allowing you to search for and import Norwegian organizations into your CRM. This integration provides company data from the registry, including name, organization number, address, industry, and registration details. The free BRREG API does not include financial statements, revenue, or ownership information.

The integration is designed specifically for businesses operating in Norway, providing direct access to the official business registry maintained by Brønnøysundregistrene. By connecting directly to this authoritative source, the integration ensures that organization data is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with Norwegian business registry standards.

Why It's Essential for Norwegian Businesses

Access to official business registry data is crucial for accurate organization management. Without direct access to the Norwegian Business Registry, businesses often struggle with outdated company information, difficulty verifying business details, and challenges maintaining accurate organization records. The BRREG integration addresses these challenges by providing direct access to the official registry, ensuring that all organization data is accurate and current.

The integration enables businesses to search the official Norwegian Business Registry directly from the CRM, making it easy to find and verify Norwegian organizations. By providing automatic import of complete organization data, the integration eliminates the need for manual data entry and ensures that all imported information is accurate and comprehensive.

Key Capabilities:

• Search the official Norwegian Business Registry directly
• Import complete organization data automatically
• Verify business information with official registry data
• Import company profiles with registry data (name, address, industry, registration details)
• Ensure data accuracy with official registry verification

Key Benefits Overview

The BRREG integration delivers significant value through its direct access to official Norwegian business registry data. As an official data source, the integration ensures that all organization information is accurate, current, and compliant with Norwegian registry standards. The integration provides registry data such as company name, organization number, address, industry, and registration status. The free BRREG API does not include financial statements, revenue, or ownership data.

The integration's automatic import makes it easy to add Norwegian organizations to the CRM with one click, reducing manual data entry. Data comes from the official registry for accuracy.

Primary Benefits:

• Direct access to the official Norwegian Business Registry

• Company name, address, organization number, industry, registration details

• One-click organization import

• Data Verification: Verify organization details

• Time Savings: Quick organization setup

Who Should Use This Integration?

The BRREG integration is essential for:

• Norwegian Businesses: Companies operating in Norway

• B2B Companies: Businesses working with Norwegian organizations

• Sales Teams: Quickly importing prospect information

• Account Managers: Verifying customer information

• All Users: Anyone working with Norwegian organizations

Core Features

Organization Search

Search Capabilities:

• Search by organization name

• Search by organization number

• Real-time search results

• Comprehensive organization data

• Preview before import

Search Features:

• Fast search results

• Accurate matching

• Detailed organization preview

• Import-ready data

• Verification information

Organization Import

Import Process:

• One-click import

• Automatic data mapping

• Complete organization profile

• Registry data import

• Registration details

Imported Data:

• Organization name and number

• Address and location

• Industry and business type

• Employee count

• Registration details

• Registry data (no financial statements or ownership data in free API)

Data Verification

Verification Features:

• Official registry verification

• Data accuracy confirmation

• Status verification

• Registration verification

• Registry data verification

Verification Benefits:

• Accurate organization data

• Official source verification

• Data reliability

• Compliance support

• Trusted information

Getting Started

Accessing BRREG Integration

Step 1: Enable Organizations Module

• Ensure Organizations module is enabled

• BRREG requires Organizations module

Step 2: Search for Organization

• Navigate to Organizations module

• Click "Create Organization" or "Search"

• Click "Search BRREG" button

• Enter organization name or number

Step 3: Preview Organization

• View search results

• Click on organization to preview

• Review organization details

• Check registry data

• Verify information

Step 4: Import Organization

• Click "Import" button

• Organization data imports automatically

• Review imported data

• Organization ready to use

Understanding Imported Data

Basic Information:

• Organization name

• Organization number

• Address and location

• Industry classification

• Employee count

Registration Details:

• Registration date

• Organization form

• Registration status

• VAT registration

• Business register status

Registry data imported:

• Company name, organization number, address
• Industry, registration status, VAT registration
• Other fields provided by the free BRREG API (no financial statements, revenue, or ownership data)

Core Functionality

Search Functionality

Search Methods:

• Search by organization name

• Search by organization number

• Real-time search

• Accurate results

• Comprehensive data

Search Process:

1. Enter search term

2. View search results

3. Preview organization

4. Review details

5. Import if desired

Import Process

Import Workflow:

1. Search for organization

2. Preview organization data

3. Click import button

4. Data imports automatically

5. Organization created in CRM

Data Mapping:

• Automatic field mapping

• Complete data import

• Registry data (name, address, industry, registration details)

• Comprehensive profile

Data Verification

Verification Process:

• Official registry lookup

• Data accuracy check

• Status verification

• Registration confirmation

• Registry data validation

Verification Benefits:

• Accurate data

• Official source

• Reliable information

• Compliance support

• Trusted data

Best Practices

Search Best Practices

Use Specific Search Terms:

• Use organization name

• Use organization number when available

• Be specific for accurate results

• Review search results carefully

• Verify before importing

Search Tips:

• Use full organization name

• Include organization number

• Review multiple results

• Check organization details

• Verify information

Import Best Practices

Review Before Importing:

• Preview organization data

• Verify organization details

• Check registry information

• Review registration status

• Confirm accuracy

Import Management:

• Import only verified organizations

• Review imported data

• Update information as needed

• Maintain data accuracy

• Regular data updates

Data Management Best Practices

Maintain Data Accuracy:

• Verify imported data

• Update information regularly

• Check registration status

• Review registry data

• Maintain data quality

Data Updates:

• Re-import for updates

• Check registry for changes

• Update organization information

• Maintain current data

• Regular verification

Integration with Other Modules

Organizations Module Integration

The BRREG integration works seamlessly with the Organizations Module:

• Organization Creation: Import organizations directly

• Data Enrichment: Enhance existing organizations

• Data Verification: Verify organization details

• Complete Integration: Seamless organization management

All Modules Integration

The BRREG integration integrates with all CRM modules that use organization data, providing comprehensive organization information across the entire system.

Use Cases

Use Case 1: Quick Organization Import

Scenario: Importing a new Norwegian organization

Steps:

1. Navigate to Organizations module

2. Click "Search BRREG"

3. Enter organization name or number

4. Preview organization details

5. Review registry data

6. Click "Import"

7. Organization created in CRM

Benefits:

• Quick organization setup

• Accurate data

• Complete information

• Time savings

• Data reliability

Use Case 2: Organization Verification

Scenario: Verifying existing organization data

Steps:

1. Open organization in CRM

2. Search BRREG for organization

3. Compare data with registry

4. Update information if needed

5. Verify registration status

6. Confirm data accuracy

Benefits:

• Data verification

• Accuracy confirmation

• Official source

• Compliance support

• Trusted information

Conclusion

The BRREG integration provides seamless access to the Norwegian Business Registry, enabling quick and accurate organization import and verification. By leveraging official registry data, you can ensure data accuracy and save time in organization management.

Key Takeaways:

• Official Data Source: Access to official Norwegian Business Registry

• Quick Import: One-click organization import

• Comprehensive Data: Complete company profiles

• Data Verification: Verify organization details

• Time Savings: Quick organization setup

• Data Accuracy: Official source verification

Next Steps:

1. Enable Organizations module

2. Search for a Norwegian organization

3. Preview organization data

4. Import organization

5. Review imported data

6. Enjoy accurate organization management

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BRREG integration?

The BRREG integration provides access to the Norwegian Business Registry (Brønnøysundregistrene), allowing you to search for and import Norwegian organizations into your CRM.

How do I search for organizations?

Navigate to Organizations module, click "Search BRREG", enter organization name or number, and view search results.

Does the integration require the Organizations module?

Yes, the BRREG integration requires the Organizations module to be enabled.

What data is imported?

The integration imports organization data from the registry, including name, address, organization number, industry, employee count when available, and registration details. The free API does not include financial statements, revenue, or ownership data.

Can I verify existing organizations?

Yes! You can search BRREG for existing organizations to verify their data and update information as needed.

Is the data accurate?

Yes! The data comes directly from the official Norwegian Business Registry, ensuring accuracy and reliability.

Does BRREG include financial data?

The free BRREG API provides registry data (company name, organization number, address, industry, registration details). It does not include financial statements, revenue figures, or ownership information. For those, you would need other data sources or paid services.

How do I update imported data?

You can re-import organizations from BRREG to update their data, or manually update information in the CRM.

What organizations are available?

The integration provides access to all organizations registered in the Norwegian Business Registry.

Is there a cost for using BRREG?

The BRREG integration uses the official Norwegian Business Registry API. Check BRREG's terms for any usage costs or limitations.