Eirik mainly works with international employment and particularly with tax liability for foreign companies, as well as personal taxation. He assists Norwegian and foreign companies with their obligations in Norway, including the necessary reports, tax returns and complaints for private individuals. Eirik worked as a tax adviser in the Norwegian Tax Administration from 2015-2018, and legal adviser in Compendia from 2018-2022, and came to Magnus Legal in April 2022.
Blog Post by Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer
Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer24. May 2023
The rules for working hours and overtime in Norway
In Norway, employees are protected by the Norwegian Working Environment Act. One of the many regulations is overtime and the calculation of general work hours. ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer29. March 2023
Salary on public holidays in Norway
During spring season there are many public holidays in Norway and many of these fall on days that normally are work days. Most employees have these days off, ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer10. February 2023
Are you allowed to inspect your employees' emails?
When are you, as the employer, allowed to inspect employees’ emails? What regulations must you consider? In this blog, you will learn about the regulations ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer24. November 2022
Norwegian holiday regulations to be aware of before year-end
The Norwegian holiday regulations can be confusing. How do you handle an employee's unused vacation days at the end of the year? The Norwegian Holidays Act ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer9. June 2022
Dividend withholding tax in Norway
Foreign shareholders may claim refund of Norwegian dividend withholding tax. Here is a quick 5 step guide on how.
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