Contract Law
Construction Law
Construction contract terms: What you need to know
Do you know which terms actually determine whether your construction contract protects you sufficiently? The terms that most often decide the outcome of a dispute are the rules on ...
Corporate Law
M&A
Company demerger–what to consider before splitting up your business
A demerger is a legally regulated division of a limited company in which assets, rights and liabilities are allocated between the original company and one or more other companies. ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
What is material breach under Norwegian NS contracts?
Under Norwegian NS contracts, a party may terminate the contract with immediate effect for a material or fundamental breach — known as “vesentlig mislighold” in Norwegian — but ...
Taxation
How are transaction costs treated for tax purposes?
In connection with the purchase and sale of companies, significant costs may be incurred for advisers, due diligence, and valuations. Many businesses are unsure whether these ...
Taxation
Intra-group transactions: What you need to know about transfer pricing
In Norway, trade between companies within the same group must be priced on arm’s length terms, in line with the so-called arm’s length principle. The regulations apply regardless ...
Taxation
Global minimum tax Pillar 2: Norwegian branches and subsidiaries
Do you run a Norwegian branch or subsidiary within a foreign group? If so, you may have Pillar 2 compliance obligations in Norway even if your Norwegian operations are small. In ...
Corporate Law
How to register a private limited liability company (AS) in Norway
To set up a private limited company (Aksjeselskap, or AS) in Norway, you choose and clear a company name, prepare articles of association and a memorandum under the Norwegian ...
Labor Law
Advance payment of sick pay in Norway: What employers must know
From 1 January 2027, new Norwegian collective agreement provisions will require employers to advance payments of sick pay, parental benefits and care benefits (advance payment ...
Labor Law
Holiday pay for employers—rules, calculation and payment
In 2015, an employer was ordered to pay almost NOK 280,000 because holiday pay had been paid incorrectly — in direct contradiction to the Norwegian Holiday Pay Act.
Property Law
Matriculation duty in Norway—what, who, and consequences
Matriculation is a necessary—but often overlooked—part of real estate development in Norway. The rules governing when matriculation must be carried out, and the requirement to ...
Business in Norway
Doing business in Norway—6 compliance pitfalls to avoid
Doing business in Norway can be highly rewarding for foreign companies, but navigating Norwegian regulations, tax rules, and employment requirements can be challenging. From VAT ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
8 essential HSE obligations in Norway for posting workers
Norway is a highly regulated labor market with strong expectations around health, safety and employee welfare. Foreign companies sending employees to Norway for temporary ...