5 tax deductions to claim in your Norwegian tax return
Everyone who has capital or income from work performed in Norway must submit a tax return. The due date for filing your tax return in Norway is 30 April.
May-Liz Rasmussen - Special advisor
May-Liz primarily works with international employment and particularly tax liability for foreign companies and personal taxation. She assists both Norwegian and foreign clients in complying with their obligations in Norway, including the necessary reports, tax returns, complaints and applications for residence permits for skilled workers.
Residence permit in Norway
Is it necessary with a residence permit in Norway to start work? Well, it depends on the person’s citizenship, competence, and type/length of work.
BREXIT – Seconded employee of a UK company
The Norwegian government requires a full application for work permit for seconded employees who are employed by a UK company.
BREXIT – Some British citizens working offshore do not need residence permits
If you are to work offshore in Norway, you might not need a residence permit.
BREXIT – British citizens employed by a Norwegian employer
BREXIT – For British citizens employed by a Norwegian employer, the rules depend on when the employment relationship started.
Brexit – Norway has signed a transitional agreement with the United Kingdom
On 8 December 2020, Norway signed a temporary agreement on trade in goods with the United Kingdom.
Brexit – Seconded employees
Seconded employees, employed by a non-Norwegian company, will need a residence permit to take on assignments in Norway.
Brexit and British citizen’s in Norway
Ensure you have official proof of residency when travelling to Norway from 1 January 2021 - after Brexit.