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—common 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 ...
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
What is Global Mobility—managing international employees in Norway
Sending employees to Norway—whether for a project, market entry, or international recruitment—is a key part of global mobility and requires proper setup across immigration, ...
Labor Law
Global Mobility
Taxation
This is the Norwegian Assignment and employee register (OAR)
Are you a foreign company carrying out work in Norway (or on the Norwegian continental shelf)? Then you must be familiar with the Assignment and Employee Register (OAR). In most ...
News
Norway 2026 wage settlement—key changes for employers
This year’s Norwegian collective wage settlement introduces several changes that will have a direct impact on employers with employees working in Norway. With a general wage ...
Property Law
Property boundaries—Norwegian rules and what to do in a dispute
Do you own a property in Norway? Do you know where the property boundary runs and what do you do if it is not where you think it is? Many rely on fences, hedges, or old boundary ...
Property Law
Subdividing property in Norway—the rules and the application process
Subdividing a plot of land in Norway may seem straightforward—but the process is governed by Norwegian planning and property law, with strict rules, deadlines, and potential ...
Business in Norway
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 that the basic of Norwegian compliance ...
Corporate Law
Contract Law
Norwegian contract law—when is a binding agreement formed?
Have you ever been in a contract negotiation and wondered if you’ve already committed to an agreement - without a single sentence on paper? It’s a question that comes up more ...
Labor Law
News
Supreme Court clarifies rules for invoking a severance pay clause
A unanimous Supreme Court has ruled that an employer's termination of an employee under a pre-agreed severance pay clause - entered into in exchange for the employee waiving their ...
Labor Law
News
Wolt couriers are independent contractors—Wolt Norway AS acquitted
On 24 February 2026, the Borgarting Court of Appeal handed down its ruling in the landmark case concerning whether delivery couriers in the platform economy should be considered ...