Industry code 47.610 · Oslo
Retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo
There are 64 active companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo. 4 of them were registered in the last 12 months. Together they have 2,664 registered employees. The largest company is Norli AS with 1,358 employees. The oldest, Gyldendal ASA, was founded in 1925. 61% are limited companies.
- Active companies
- 64
- New in the last 12 months
- 4
- Registered employees
- 2,664
- Share of limited companies
- 61 %
The largest companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo
Sorted by number of employees. Figures are from the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts.
| # | Company | Org. no. | Employees | Revenue | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norli AS | 913820509 | 1,358 | NOK 2.2 bn | 1972 |
| 2 | Ark Bokhandel AS | 911100797 | 1,199 | NOK 2 bn | 1978 |
| 3 | I Tronsmo AS | 916897820 | 18 | NOK 22.1 m | 1937 |
| 4 | Gyldendal ASA | 812206222 | 16 | NOK 63.4 m | 1925 |
| 5 | Bok Og Media AS | 917221812 | 16 | NOK 14.3 m | 2016 |
| 6 | St Olav Forlag & Bokhandel AS | 916167806 | 13 | NOK 7.8 m | 1974 |
| 7 | Røa Bok Og Leker AS | 989840258 | 11 | NOK 12.5 m | 2006 |
| 8 | De Norske Bokklubbene AS | 911167905 | 8 | NOK 74.2 m | 1961 |
| 9 | Bislet Bok AS | 966019077 | 8 | NOK 3.1 m | 1993 |
| 10 | Sagene Bokhandel AS | 920717934 | 6 | NOK 5.6 m | 2018 |
| 11 | Lille Arkana AS | 934294181 | 6 | NOK 3.5 m | 2024 |
| 12 | Prismatic Pages AS | 932121913 | 5 | NOK 2.2 m | 2023 |
| 13 | Uroens Kjelstrup | 815478762 | – | – | – |
| 14 | Zee Invest AS | 819826242 | – | – | 2017 |
| 15 | Barakah Caravan Ved Kristiansen | 820599772 | – | – | – |
| 16 | Fondsfinans AS | 911752271 | – | – | 1950 |
| 17 | Lush Dive AS | 915076157 | – | NOK 6.9 m | 2015 |
| 18 | Eixample Holding AS | 915448798 | – | – | 2015 |
| 19 | Tanum AS | 915859666 | – | NOK 0 | 2015 |
| 20 | Daily Norway Daroische | 919621710 | – | – | – |
| 21 | Standard (Books) AS | 920651216 | – | NOK 335k | 2018 |
| 22 | Zee Drift AS | 920898637 | – | NOK 291k | 2018 |
| 23 | Sjamax2 Gaup | 924626623 | – | – | – |
| 24 | Ca Agency AS | 924741201 | – | NOK 171k | 2020 |
| 25 | Safa Shop Ahmed Abdullahi Mahamed | 925168297 | – | – | – |
Newest companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo
- Tanumskogen AS28 Jul 2026
- Occ Pettersen27 May 2026
- Miira Koo Kitata7 Mar 2026
- Wellop AS11 Nov 2025
- Bokeriet AS15 Sept 2025
- Ghazanfar Paideia29 Aug 2025
- Skeive Kapitler - Queer Chapters AS12 Aug 2025
- Knipzit Books AS10 Jun 2025
- Lille Arkana AS17 Oct 2024
- Nynorsk Bokhandel AS13 Aug 2024
Frequently asked questions
How many companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores are there in Oslo?
The Register of Legal Entities lists 64 active companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo. 4 of them were registered in the last 12 months.
Which is the largest company in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo?
Norli AS is the largest by number of employees, with 1,358 employees. The organisation number is 913820509.
How many people work in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo?
The companies have 2,664 registered employees in total. The figures are based on employee counts in the Register of Legal Entities, and 12 of the 25 largest companies have reported employees.
How long have there been companies in retail sale of books in specialised stores in Oslo?
The oldest active company, Gyldendal ASA, was founded in 1925. 61% of the companies are limited companies.
Source: the Register of Legal Entities and the Register of Company Accounts. The overview shows active companies registered in the municipality with industry code 47.610. Figures are updated continuously.

