BAS21 is accounting and invoicing software for businesses operating in Norway. It is positioned as a simple, efficient desktop program that you can start using for free. Unlike a typical cloud SaaS product, it offers downloadable apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux, making it suitable for small businesses that need localized support for Norwegian charts of accounts, MVA VAT codes, and tax filing.
Based on the page content, BAS21 covers the basic financial workflow needed by small businesses: voucher registration and accounting entries, invoicing, customers and suppliers, customer receivables and supplier payables ledgers, balance lists, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, MVA-melding VAT returns, and integrated submission support for skattemelding tax returns for AS companies. It also offers simple order processing and basic inventory management. One important limitation is that the page explicitly states that invoices “do not support EHF,” which may be a constraint for companies that rely on Norway’s electronic invoicing standard.
Its biggest selling point is that the basic version is free with no time limit, and you can download and start using it without registration. The text also mentions that licenses can be purchased via my.bas21.no, and that BAS21 2.0 beta once had a beta price of 300 kr excluding MVA. However, it does not fully disclose the official plans, feature differences, or renewal model, so businesses should confirm the license scope before purchasing.
The advantages are its low entry cost, coverage of core accounting and invoicing scenarios, multi-platform support, and localization for the Norwegian tax system. The drawbacks are the lack of clear information on team collaboration, permission management, APIs, security compliance, backups, and cloud capabilities; invoices do not support EHF; and some tax-related features still appear to be in beta or marked for planned upgrades, so maturity should be verified through hands-on testing.
BAS21 is better suited to Norwegian sole proprietors, small companies, AS companies, and users who want to handle basic bookkeeping, invoicing, MVA, and tax filing with a desktop tool. It is not suitable for businesses that need multi-branch collaboration, approval workflows, open APIs, complex integrations, or compliance with Chinese accounting and tax requirements.
The source text does not make it possible to assess access from mainland China, and payment methods are not disclosed. Because BAS21 is highly tied to Norway’s accounting and tax system, Chinese companies generally should not use it as their main financial system. Local alternatives to consider include Kingdee Cloud Xingchen, Yonyou Changjietong Haokuaiji, and Guanjiapo Cloud Finance & Trade.
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