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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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
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. ...
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 ...