Labor Law
News
Wage changes in Norway 2025: Key updates for employers
In Norway, collective bargaining agreements are revised either through main negotiations or interim settlements. This spring, the 2025 interim settlement (mellomoppgjøret) between ...
Property Law
Investing in property: Private ownership vs. Company structure
Real estate has long been an attractive investment in Norway due to historically stable price growth and favorable tax rules. However, a key question for investors is whether they ...
Labor Law
Employers' Occupational Injury Insurance in Norway
Hiring employees in Norway comes with important legal responsibilities. Employers must comply with strict labor law regulations—and failure to do so can result in significant ...
Business in Norway
Business opportunities for companies in Norway's defense sector
Norway has decided to spend 1,624 billion NOK on its defense before the year 2036. A move decision resulting from the newly evolving security situation in Europe and Norway’s ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
Key considerations for back-to-back clauses in construction contracts
In larger construction projects, there are often several contractual levels involved, from the client to the main contractor, then to the subcontractors, and sometimes ...
Property Law
Property Ownership: Shares vs. Direct Purchase – Which is Better?
What is the difference between your company investing directly in property instead of acquiring shares in a property company? What are the benefits for you as a business owner? In ...
Taxation
Property Law
Norwegian property tax for residence and commercial properties
Property tax (eiendomsskatt) is a local tax that Norwegian municipalities can choose to impose on both residential and commercial properties. As of now, 323 municipalities have ...
Labor Law
Employment agreements in Norway—mandatory contract requirements
As an employer in Norway, you are obliged to draw up a written employment contract in all employment relationships, and there are specific legal requirements for drafting ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
Strict notification deadlines in NS 8405 and NS 8407
In order to avoid taking a financial hit on a construction project, it is crucial that the deadlines for notifications and requests are met. Failing to meet these deadlines may ...
Labor Law
Rules for temporary layoffs - What employers need to know
Temporary layoffs can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. When your business faces temporary difficulties, layoffs can be a necessary step to reduce costs ...
Labor Law
7 essential steps in the Norwegian layoff process
Businesses are not immune to shifting markets and economic downturns. When order volumes decline, or future contracts become uncertain, temporary layoffs—known as permittering in ...
News
Taxation
Norwegian tax rates 2026
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 2026.