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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.

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 - 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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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner16. 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 2024 is 30 April 2025.
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner14. March 2023

Norwegian tax return: Commuting and commuter expenses

Is your work situation necessitate living away from your primary residence? Then you might be a commuter and therefore entitled to several tax deductions in ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner10. March 2023

Norwegian ban on hiring from staffing companies

On the 1 April 2023, new and stricter legislation regarding leasing out and hiring temporary staff from staffing enterprises will come into effect. Regular ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner9. March 2023

Taxes in Norway - employee taxation

Individuals working in Norway normally become subject to Norwegian employee tax from day one. However, working your way through a foreign tax system can be ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner2. March 2023

A brief guide to your Norwegian tax return

Anyone who receives income from work in Norway or on the Norwegian continental shelf, is required to file a Norwegian tax return (skattemelding).
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner23. February 2023

Norwegian employment contracts – do’s and don’ts

Many foreign employers are surprised at the protection employees in Norway have. The Norwegian regulations are especially stringent when it comes to the ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer20. February 2023

What if you don't comply with the Norwegian Transparency Act?

On February 14th, 2023, the regulation on The Imposition of Compulsory Fines and Violation Fees for Non-Compliance with the Transparency Act came into effect. ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner15. February 2023

The strict rules for termination of employment in Norway

Do you have employees working in Norway and planning to terminate the employment? If so, you need to be aware of the extensive and mandatory protection ...
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