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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.

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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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 - Lawyer & 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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Henrik Moen - Lawyer27. April 2023

The EU's new climate law

On June 24th 2021, the European Parliament adopted the Climate Act for the EU. Through this law, the EU is aiming to achieve its goal of becoming climate ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer18. April 2023

Grants for sustainable businesses in Norway

In an effort to foster sustainability and green development, the Norwegian government and select private organizations offer subsidies to companies that can ...
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Erling Larsen - Lawyer14. April 2023

What is the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme?

To be entitled to services from The National Insurance Scheme (NAV) in Norway, you must have a compulsory membership, or you must be accepted as a voluntary ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner13. April 2023

File your extract of accounts to the Norwegian tax administration

All companies that have assets or receive income in Norway must submit an annual tax return. This annual tax return must include, an extract of accounts ...
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Martin Wikborg - Lawyer & Partner5. April 2023

How to plan taxes and avoid Norwegian net wealth tax

To pay Norwegian tax every year of around 1% of the global net wealth – including on the home, cars, shares, bank savings, etc. situated outside Norway – may ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer29. March 2023

Salary on public holidays in Norway

During spring season there are many public holidays in Norway and many of these fall on days that normally are work days. Most employees have these days off, ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner23. March 2023

Do you need to report and pay tax to Norway?

Moving to or from Norway triggers many tax questions. The most common questions are related to Norwegian resident criteria and tax return obligations.
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May-Liz Rasmussen - Head of Immigration16. March 2023

5 tax deductions to claim in your Norwegian tax return

Everyone who has capital or income from work performed in Norway must submit a tax return. The due date for filing your tax return 2022 is 30 April 2023.
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