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Are you planning a business project in Norway? Our legal team has extensive experience assisting foreign companies with legal matters. With our expertise and practical insights, we ensure your success in navigating Norwegian business operations. We're here to help your business thrive. Check out our blog to learn more.

May-Liz Rasmussen - Head of Immigration30. 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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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer29. May 2024

What is an HSE card?

Are you managing workers engaged in construction, assembly, or installation projects in Norway? If so, you may need to obtain mandatory HSE cards for your ...
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May-Liz Rasmussen - Head of Immigration22. 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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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner15. May 2024

An overview on how to do business in Norway

Doing business in Norway can be an exciting venture, but it requires careful planning and adherence to Norwegian compliance. To ensure a smooth and successful ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer15. May 2024

When is a safety representative required in a company?

The answer to this question is that all companies must have a safety representative. In Norway, the general rule is that a safety representative must be ...
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Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner14. May 2024

Revised National Budget 2024 - The most important changes

Today at 10:45 AM, the proposal for the Revised National Budget was presented by Finance Minister Vedum. There were high expectations regarding potential tax ...
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Terese Eriksen Eldholm - Lawyer8. May 2024

What are the legal responsibilities of an employer in Norway?

We often receive inquiries from foreign companies seeking to register as employers in Norway, regarding their obligations concerning Norwegian labor law and ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer7. May 2024

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 ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer25. April 2024

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 ...
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Martin Wikborg - Lawyer & Partner10. April 2024

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 ...
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Jarand Hanto Aarhus - Associate Lawyer13. February 2024

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 ...
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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer9. January 2024

Work permits in Norway for skilled workers

Companies hiring foreign nationals for projects in Norway may need to apply for a residence and work permit if the individuals will be working in Norway. ...
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