How many times have you struggled to find a company because you weren't sure of the exact spelling, legal form, or official name? Typing "DNB" when the legal name is "DNB Bank ASA" leads nowhere in traditional searches.

InfoX's company autocomplete solves this. Start typing any Norwegian company name, and the system instantly shows matching results as you type—handling misspellings, variations, and fuzzy matches automatically.

How Real-Time Autocomplete Works

The autocomplete system searches the Norwegian business registry in real-time, displaying matching companies the moment you type at least 2 characters.

What Makes It Intelligent

The system handles:

Fuzzy Matching: Misspellings and variations ("Equinor" vs "Equionor")

Legal Form Variations: Automatically includes AS, ASA, NUF variants ("DNB" shows "DNB Bank ASA," "DNB Eiendom AS," etc.)

Name Changes: Finds companies even if their official name has changed recently

Partial Matches: Typing part of the name shows all relevant results

Instant Results: No "search" button needed—results appear as you type

Using Autocomplete: Step by Step

Navigate to Company Lookup in InfoX
Type at least 2 characters of the company name
See real-time suggestions appear in a dropdown
Click any company to select it
View complete profile immediately

The entire process takes seconds. No guessing about legal forms, no worrying about exact spelling, no waiting for search results to load.

When to Use Autocomplete vs Organization Number

Use Autocomplete When:

You know the company name but not the organization number
You're not sure of the exact legal name or spelling
You're searching for multiple companies by name
You want to explore related companies (same parent, similar names)

Use Organization Number When:

You have the 9-digit organization number from documents
You need zero ambiguity (exact company, no alternatives)
You're integrating with external systems that provide org numbers
You're doing automated or bulk lookups

Best practice: Use autocomplete for exploration and manual research. Use organization number for precision and automation.

Real-World Scenarios

Scenario 1: Pre-Meeting Research

You have a meeting with "Schibsted" tomorrow. You start typing "Schib" and immediately see:

Schibsted ASA (parent company)
Schibsted Products & Technology AS
Schibsted Partnerstudio AS
...and more

You're not sure which entity you're meeting with, so you click each one to review their business focus, leadership, and contact information. Now you're prepared for the meeting with context about the entire organization.

Scenario 2: Credit Application Review

A credit application lists "Nordic Building Solutions" as the company name. You type "Nordic Build" and autocomplete shows three matches:

Nordic Building Solutions AS
Nordic BuildTech AS
Nordic Building Materials NUF

You check the address from the application and match it to "Nordic Building Solutions AS." Now you have the correct organization number and can pull financial data, leadership info, and compliance status.

Scenario 3: Vendor Vetting

You're vetting a new supplier who referred to themselves as "Vestfold Transport." You type "Vestfold Tra" and see:

Vestfold Transport AS
Vestfold Transport og Logistikk AS
Vestfold Transportservice ENK

The autocomplete reveals there are multiple companies with similar names. You use additional context (their email domain, address) to identify the correct entity, then pull their financial data and compliance status.

Tips for Best Results

1. Start with Distinctive Words

If searching for "Oslo Building Materials AS," start with "Oslo Build" rather than just "Oslo." Distinctive words reduce the number of matches and get you to the right company faster.

2. Skip Legal Forms While Typing

Don't type "AS," "ASA," or "NUF" while searching. The autocomplete automatically includes all variations. Typing "DNB" finds "DNB Bank ASA," "DNB Eiendom AS," etc.

3. Use the Dropdown to Explore

Sometimes you're not sure which exact entity you need. The autocomplete dropdown shows related companies, subsidiaries, and similar names—use it to explore and discover the right match.

4. Check Organization Number for Confirmation

When autocomplete shows multiple similar companies, check the organization number to confirm you've selected the correct one. This eliminates ambiguity, especially with common business names.

What You Get After Selecting a Company

Once you click a company from the autocomplete suggestions, InfoX displays comprehensive business intelligence:

Core Information: Company name, organization number, legal form, founding date
Status Alerts: Bankruptcy, liquidation, or forced dissolution badges (instant red flags)
Contact Data: Website, email, phone, business address
Business Activity: NACE codes and industry classifications
Financial Data: Revenue, profit, assets, debt, equity
Leadership: CEO, board members, signature authority
Registry Status: VAT registered, employer registry, special registers

All of this from typing a few characters of the company name.

Integration with Other InfoX Features

Company → Datawash

Found a company you need to monitor? Add them to Datawash for automated change detection. Get alerts when their financial data, leadership, or compliance status changes.

Company → Vehicle Lookup

See vehicles registered to the company? Click the organization number to view their entire fleet. Seamlessly move from business data to vehicle assets.

Company → Tasks

Need to follow up on a company? Add them to your task board with the complete company profile attached. Assign to team members and track through your workflow.

Privacy and Security

The autocomplete system searches only public business registry data. All companies shown are publicly registered entities in Norway. No private or confidential information is exposed through autocomplete suggestions.

Getting Started

Ready to try company autocomplete?

Log in to InfoX
Navigate to Company Lookup
Start typing any Norwegian company name (at least 2 characters)
See instant suggestions in the dropdown
Click to select and view the full company profile

No special setup required—if you have InfoX access, autocomplete is ready to use.

Conclusion

Finding the right Norwegian company shouldn't require knowing the exact legal name, spelling, or organization number. InfoX's real-time autocomplete handles variations, misspellings, and fuzzy matches, so you can focus on business intelligence instead of search syntax.

Type a few characters. See instant results. Get complete business data.

It's that simple.

Real-Time Company Autocomplete: Finding Businesses Fast