
Ragnhild is a seasoned expert in immigration and taxation, offering guidance on residence permits for work stays in Norway and national/international tax matters. With over 16 years of experience in the private and public sectors, she specializes in registrations, tax reporting, self-assessment (including tax returns), and dispute resolution. Her focus includes personal taxation for seafarers and offshore workers. Prior to joining Magnus Legal in 2024, Ragnhild served as a tax lawyer/senior tax lawyer at the Norwegian Tax Administration (individuals/foreign affairs) from 2019 to 2023. Previously, she was a legal trainee at Magnus Legal from 2015 to 2018 and worked as a tax lawyer at Advanced Solutions from 2007 to 2014.
Blog Post by Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer
Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer30. May 2024
3 key Norwegian residence permit exemptions
Are you representing a foreign company conducting operations in Norway and looking to deploy your own staff? You’ve likely encountered the extensive paperwork ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer22. May 2024
Foreign Labor in Norway - Requirements for Residence Permits?
If you are going to hire foreign labor to work in Norway, it is important to know the requirements for a residence permit. The requirements you must meet ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer25. August 2022
Residence permit in Norway
Is it necessary with a residence permit to start work in Norway?
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer9. March 2021
Seconded employee of a UK company
As a result of UK’s strict policy focusing on not allowing seconded employees into the UK without a full application for work permit, the Norwegian government ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer9. March 2021
British working offshore in Norway? Do you need a residence permit?
Are you a British citizens working offshore in Norway? Did you know that not all British citizens need residence permits? Let's take a look at the fulfillment ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer9. March 2021
BREXIT – British citizens employed by a Norwegian employer
The UK has left the EU. British citizens are no longer citizens of the EU, and the UK is no longer a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). The transition ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer1. March 2021
Norway Signs Transitional Agreement with UK
On 8 December 2020, Norway signed a temporary agreement on trade in goods with the United Kingdom. This agreement came into effect 1 January 2021 and applies ...
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Ragnhild Myren Stephansen - Associate Lawyer27. November 2020
Seconded employees
As a result of UK’s strict policy focusing on not allowing seconded employees into the UK without a full application for work permit, the Norwegian government ...
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