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Business services

Specialized in providing comprehensive accounting, statutory reporting, fund administration, and asset management support

Obligo Business Services

We specialize in providing comprehensive accounting, statutory reporting, fund administration, and asset management support. With over 20 years of experience, our highly qualified team of accountants and public accountants ensures seamless service delivery tailored to client needs.

As of December 2024, we manage more than 20 holding companies in Norway and Sweden, including their subsidiaries, and provide fund administration services to investors in the U.S. and Europe. We have extensive experience in Real Estate, Private Equity, Infrastructure, and Shipping.

Services

Fund administration

We provide a single point of contact for all your fund administration needs.

  • Financial advisory
  • Incorporation and restructuring
  • Corporate and cash management
  • Capital transactions and shareholder reporting
  • Support for local accountants

Statutory reporting

We handle all reporting requirements for Norwegian and Swedish authorities.

  • Financial statements
  • Tax returns
  • VAT reporting
  • Statistical reporting
  • Shareholder registers

Asset management support

Our experienced team supports clients in executing business plans efficiently.

  • Transactions (buying/selling assets or shares)
  • Restructuring and refinancing
  • Support for managing and executing investments

Accounting

We offer accounting services for SPVs and group accounting,

  • Ongoing reporting throughout the year
  • Statutory accounts preparation: Our expertise spans a variety of industries, such as real estate, shipping, wind power, and start-ups.

Our Role in the Obligo Group

As part of the Obligo group, Obligo Business Services plays a critical role in supporting the group's two core areas. We work closely with both divisions to provide administrative and financial expertise while also partnering with external companies to deliver high-quality services.

Real Estate Investments

Managed by Obligo Real Estate.

Infrastructure Investments

Managed by Obligo Investment Management.

Team

Stig Bredo Håkonsen

CEO Business Services

Stig Bredo Håkonsen

CEO Business Services

sh@obligoim.com

Mr. Håkonsen has over 20 years of experience within finance, accounting, audit, and tax. Prior to joining Obligo in 2013, he worked for six years with the Real Estate and Shipping team at ABG Sundal Collier, following more than five years as a public accountant. Since 2017, he has successfully led Obligo Business Services through a period of significant technological transformation, transitioning the company from paper-based operations to cloud-based solutions while meeting increasingly stringent industry and regulatory demands. In addition to his expertise in year-end reporting and tax matters, Mr. Håkonsen has played a key role in developing strategic plans and implementing new corporate structures. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Auditing from Nord University in Bodø, Norway, and is both an Authorized Accountant and State Authorized Public Accountant registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet).

Ann-Cathrin Ulfsbøl

Head of Fund Admin and Accounting

Ann-Cathrin Ulfsbøl

Head of Fund Admin and Accounting

acu@obligoim.com

Mrs. Ulfsbøl has more than 20 years of broad experience in finance, audit, accounting, and tax. Prior to joining Obligo in 2013, she was a partner at ABG Sundal Collier, working with the Real Estate and Shipping team from 2005. She also has more than 10 years of audit experience from BDO. Mrs. Ulfsbøl has been instrumental in ensuring accurate reporting to key stakeholders, including Blackstone and PFA Pension, and has played a strategic role in developing new corporate structures. She is actively involved in internal operations, as well as in annual financial statements and tax advisory services. Mrs. Ulfsbøl is a State Authorized Public Accountant, NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet).

Eirik Kyhring Moberget

Fund Admin and Accounting

Eirik Kyhring Moberget

Fund Admin and Accounting

ekm@obligoim.com

Mr. Moberget has more than 20 years of experience in finance, controlling and accounting. Prior to joining Obligo in 2018, he worked as a controller with the finance team at ABG Sundal Collier. Before this, he gained experience in various industries, working for different companies. Mr. Moberget plays a key role as a controller for the internal companies, ensuring accurate budgeting processes and overseeing HR-related matters. He holds a bachelor's degree from NHH Norwegian Business School.

Toril Stakkeng Sellæg

Fund Admin and Accounting

Toril Stakkeng Sellæg

Fund Admin and Accounting

ts@obligoim.com

Mrs. Sellæg has more than 20 years of broad experience in finance, audit, accounting, and tax. Prior to joining Obligo in 2013, she spent 6 years with the Real Estate and Shipping team at ABG Sundal Collier. She also has 10 years of experience in audit with Arthur Andersen/EY and in advisory roles at Deloitte. Mrs. Sellæg specializes in managing complex corporate structures that require meticulous compliance with demanding accounting regulations, including annual financial statements and tax advisory services. Mrs. Sellæg is a State Authorized Public Accountant, NHH Norwegian School of Economics in Bergen, registered with the Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway (Finanstilsynet).

Elin Haugan

Fund Admin and Accounting

Elin Haugan

Fund Admin and Accounting

eh@obligoim.com

Mrs. Haugan has more than 20 years of experience in compliance and accounting, currently with a focus on Real Estate and Shipping. Prior to joining Obligo in 2013, she spent over 12 years working within the Agasti Group. Mrs. Haugan plays a vital role in supporting her colleagues at Obligo Business Services, assisting diligently and reliably with a wide range of tasks. She graduated from Norwegian Business School (BI) in Oslo.

Robin Rönnqvist

Fund Admin And Accounting

Robin Rönnqvist

Fund Admin And Accounting

rr@obligoim.com

Mr. Rönnqvist more than 8 years of experience in finance, accounting, and tax. Prior to joining Obligo in 2022, he worked as an Accounting Manager, specializing in developing and implementing processes to streamline annual accounts. With expertise in managing both Swedish and Norwegian accounts, Mr. Rönnqvist now leads Obligo Business Services' Swedish branch. He is also responsible for building the new business area focused on operating companies for wind power. He holds a bachelor's degree from Norwegian Business School (BI) in Oslo.

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