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Are you planning a business project in Norway? Our legal team consistently shares their expertise and practical insights to support your success in Norwegian business operations. We're here to help you thrive.
Thea Slethaug - Lawyer11. July 2023

What is HMSREG?

Many Norwegian contractors and buyers are demanding subcontractors and suppliers to register with HMSREG. So, what is HMSREG and how do you register? As a ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Partner29. June 2023

Expats in Norway: Net salary arrangement - hypotax

Work assignments across borders are common, but it can be a problem to recruit personnel with the right qualifications for positions abroad. One reason may be ...
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Magnus Legal19. June 2023

Norwegian business culture

Doing business in a foreign country can be challenging. Whether you are planning a business trip to Norway, relocating or setting up a new business here, some ...
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Christina Fahle - Partner13. June 2023

9 things to know for a foreign company hiring a Norwegian employee

Are you representing a foreign company looking to hire a Norwegian to work in Norway? Ensuring compliance with Norwegian regulations is crucial. Here’s a ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer12. June 2023

The Norwegian Transparency Act

The Norwegian Transparency Act came into effect on July 1, 2022, and applies to "larger" businesses in Norway. Do you have it in place?
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Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner7. June 2023

Business in Norway - contract drafting and negotiation

Contracts governed by Norwegian law are interpreted in light of a number of elements in addition to the contract text itself. Make sure that your contracts are ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer2. June 2023

Business in Norway - Avoid sanctions and penalty charges

As a foreign multinational doing business in Norway you should be aware of the multitude of compliance obligations you must adhere to. Failure to comply may ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer24. May 2023

The rules for working hours and overtime in Norway

In Norway, employees are protected by the Norwegian Working Environment Act. One of the many regulations is overtime and the calculation of general work hours. ...
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Elise Back Rustad - Tax adviser19. May 2023

Check and correct your self-assessment

The Norwegian tax assessment determines the tax basis and calculation of tax liability for the taxpayer and is based on the submitted self-assessment. Have you ...
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Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner11. May 2023

Revised national budget 2023

There were high expectations regarding potential changes to taxes, such as the "monster tax", changes to rules regarding tax-paid capital, an increase in the ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner10. May 2023

How to register a company in Norway?

Anyone that conduct business activities in Norway is liable to register the company with the Norwegian authorities. This also applies even though the ...
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Christina Fahle - Partner4. May 2023

Calculation and payment of holiday pay in Norway

As an employer, it is important that you know the legislation for both calculation and payment of holiday pay in Norway. Mistakes may have financial ...
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