kjøperselger

Kjøperselger is a Norwegian term used to describe a person or company that buys goods on behalf of another party and may resell them to the client or to end buyers. The term is not a formal legal category, but it describes intermediary activities that combine buying and selling in a single role. A kjøperselger may act as a buyer on commission, acquiring items for a client and charging a fee or commission; or as a seller on behalf of the client, where ownership of the goods remains with the client and the kjøperselger handles negotiation, sale and delivery. In procurement and trading, such intermediaries can also source products, arrange logistics, and transfer ownership through a contract of sale.

In practice, kjøperselgere are encountered in contexts such as import/export, procurement for businesses, auctions, private sales of scarce goods, and online marketplaces. The arrangement can help clients access items, obtain favorable terms, or overcome market frictions; however, it creates potential conflicts of interest and a need for clear contracts and disclosures.

Legal considerations include the agent-principal relationship, duties of loyalty and disclosure, liability for misrepresentation, and consumer protection rules if the buyer is a private consumer. Tax and VAT implications apply to any commissions, and duties may arise on imported goods. Because the term is common language rather than a formal category, the exact obligations depend on the contractual terms and applicable law.

Related terms include mellommann (middleman), formidler (broker), and arbitrageur in market contexts.