Is the government's ban on hiring from staffing companies in violation of EEA law?
As a result of the government's target to limit the scope and role of the staffing industry in Norway, there have been significant tightening of regulations in ...
How does the 2024 wage settlement impact employee minimum wage?
"Lønnsoppgjør" (wage settlement) refers to collective wage negotiations at the national level. This entails negotiations where collective agreements are ...
This is the Norwegian exit tax
Norway has for some years had so called exit tax rules that is triggered when a Norwegian individual tax resident emigrates from Norway with a latent capital ...
Norwegian infrastructure investments: Business opportunities for foreign companies
Total investments in Norway remain at a solid level relative to previous years. The public investments outlined in the National Transport Plan 2022 – 2033 ...
Work permits in Norway for skilled workers
Foreign nationals intending to work in Norway may need to apply for a residence and work permit. Typically, non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must secure a permit to ...
Dismissals in Norway - 5 common mistakes and how to avoid them
It can be challenging to dismiss an employee. Many employers make rushed decisions without following the required procedures. Moreover, in Norway there are ...
Corporate tax in Norway - The basics for foreign companies
The basic rule is that all Norwegian companies and foreign enterprises conducting business activities in Norway are subject to Norwegian corporate tax.In this ...
Employment contracts, what do you need to include?
From July 1, 2024, the minimum requirements for the content of the employment contract will change. The purpose of these changes is to create more predictable ...
RF-1198 and RF-1199 reporting for foreign businesses
Foreign businesses with activities in Norway are required to report their assignments and employees to Norwegian tax authorities. The report is filed through ...
New and upcoming changes in Norwegian Labor Law
Effective January 1, 2024, the definition of an employee will change. Currently, the law defines an employee as "anyone who performs work in someone else's ...
New rules on approval of staffing enterprises from 2024
From January 1, 2024, the current system of registering staffing enterprises will be removed and replaced with an approval system. This means that staffing ...
Transfer pricing when doing business in Norway.
When planning to do business in Norway, a foreign company will always have to consider tax-related questions. In relation to this, the company might have ...