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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.

Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner18. January 2023

How are Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies taxed?

There are many people who invest in cryptocurrencies today. However, The Norwegian Tax Administration states that very few people declare their crypto ...
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Martin Wikborg - Lawyer & Partner12. January 2023

Do the right things when doing business in Norway

Foreign multinational companies doing business in Norway must be aware of the multitude of obligations they must comply with, and the basic of Norwegian ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner5. January 2023

Norwegian tax rates

The tax percent in Norway depend on the income and it is determined with basic income tax and bracket tax. Here are the tax rates in Norway for 2023.
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer4. January 2023

Doing business in Norway: Shareholder register statement

The shareholder register statement, or the “RF-1086 form” as it is also referred to as, collects all information about the shares in a limited company. It is ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer29. December 2022

The Norwegian Transparency Act: Why, who and what

The Transparency Act went into effect in Norway on July 1st, 2022, and is a part of Norwegian Compliance obligations foreign companies must adhere to. The ...
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Linn Jordahl Moastuen - Lawyer15. December 2022

The rules for temporary employment in Norway

Sometimes a company needs temporary employees. This could be in situations where the regular staff is on vacation, or to cope with an increased number of ...
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Synnøve Sørdal - Lawyer & Partner6. December 2022

7 FAQ's about VAT for foreign companies operating in Norway

Foreign businesses that direct their operations towards the Norwegian market will at some point face Norwegian VAT regulations and must know how to deal with ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner1. December 2022

Workforce reductions in Norway: Be aware of the employee rights!

Historically, the unions and employees in Norway have a strong position. This is particularly evident in the strict procedures that must be followed, and in ...
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Eirik G Kristoffersen - Associate Lawyer24. November 2022

Norwegian holiday regulations to be aware of before year-end

The Norwegian holiday regulations can be confusing. How do you handle an employee's unused vacation days at the end of the year? The Norwegian Holidays Act ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer17. November 2022

Necessary company documents when doing business in Norway

In this blog we present an overview of the most important company documents when doing business in Norway, and why these are important to have in place in a ...
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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer10. November 2022

ID cards for construction and building sites in Norway: How to apply

Most foreign companies with assignments at Norwegian building or construction sites need specific ID cards for their employees. The ID card must be carried ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner3. November 2022

Employee rights in Norway

Did you know that foreign employees posted to Norway are subject to certain important parts of the Norwegian working environment Act? Find out how your company ...
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