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Amalie Gjerde Utheim - Associate Lawyer29. January 2026

Key VAT considerations when crediting an invoice

Foreign companies conducting sales in Norway may be subject to obligations under Norwegian VAT, bookkeeping, and accounting legislation.
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer27. January 2026

Why should you conduct a Due Diligence in a real estate acquisition?

Are you acquiring real estate through shares in a property-owning company? If so, conducting a thorough Due Diligence (DD) is essential. When you buy shares, you acquire the ...
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Torgils Bryn - Lawyer & Partner23. January 2026

Development agreement with option element—lower risk in large projects

The development of large areas often involves high financial risk. A development agreement with an option element can be a smart solution when you want to realise a project ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer23. January 2026

How to avoid VAT pitfalls when re-invoicing commercial property

Re-invoicing in the context of commercial property transactions may appear straightforward; however, an increasing number of property owners and tenants are experiencing rejection ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer12. January 2026

5 common VAT mistakes in commercial property—and how to avoid them

VAT errors in commercial real estate are receiving increasing attention and having greater consequences. Following criticism from the Office of the Auditor General, we see that ...
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Terese Eriksen Eldholm - Lawyer7. January 2026

A summary of changes to Norwegian labor law 2026

Norwegian Labor law is constantly evolving, and this year is no exception. As of 1 January 2026, several legislative changes came into force that affect Norwegian labor law. The ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Lawyer9. December 2025

New HSE card requirements for the goods transport sector

From January 1, 2026, HSE cards will be required for companies that transport goods by road. The HSE card will show who is working in the goods transport industry. The aim is to ...
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Linn Jordahl Moastuen - Lawyer8. December 2025

Are you subject to a Norwegian tax audit? This is how you prepare

Receiving notice of a tax audit (“control”) from the Norwegian Tax Administration can be stressful for many businesses. It is easy to feel accused when your accounts are suddenly ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner2. December 2025

Navigating security clearance with Norway’s Defence Estates Agency

Many Norwegian and foreign entrepreneurs are seeking new opportunities as activity in the construction sector declines. At the same time, the defense sector is booming, with major ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner1. December 2025

Common pitfalls when relocating employees to Norway

In today’s market, hiring employees from outside Norway or sending employees to Norway happen frequently. Relocating employees to Norway is fully possible, but missteps can lead ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner21. November 2025

OECD 2025 Update: New Guidance on Home Office PE Risk

On 18 November 2025, the OECD Council approved the latest update to the OECD Model Tax Convention and its Commentary. The update does not change the legal definition of a ...
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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer21. November 2025

Your checklist for employee secondment to Norway

Foreign companies with business activities in Norway will often need to relocate employees to work on local projects. In these global mobility processes, many companies are ...
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