How to establish a Norwegian branch of a foreign company (NUF)
When planning business activities in Norway, one key step in this process is to register your company. The most common corporate legal entities selected by foreign multinationals ...
3 key Norwegian residence permit exemptions
Are you representing a foreign company conducting operations in Norway and looking to send your own staff? You’ve likely encountered the extensive paperwork involved. Navigating ...
What is an HSE card?
Are you managing workers engaged in construction, assembly, or installation projects in Norway? If so, you may need to obtain mandatory HSE cards for your workforce. Discover more ...
Health and safety representative requirements for companies in Norway
The answer to this question is that all companies must have a health and safety representative (HSR). In Norway, the general rule is that a HSR representative must be elected in ...
Revised National Budget 2024 - The most important changes
Today at 10:45 AM, the proposal for the Revised National Budget was presented by Finance Minister Vedum. There were high expectations regarding potential tax changes that could be ...
What are the legal responsibilities of an employer in Norway?
We often receive inquiries from foreign companies seeking to register as employers in Norway, regarding their obligations concerning Norwegian labor law and reporting ...
Is the government's ban on hiring from staffing companies in violation of EEA law?
As a result of the government's target to limit the scope and role of the staffing industry in Norway, there have been significant tightening of regulations in the staffing sector ...
This is the Norwegian exit tax
Norway has for some years had so called exit tax rules that is triggered when a Norwegian individual tax resident emigrates from Norway with a latent capital gain on shares that ...
Business opportunities in Norway—Norwegian infrastructure
Total investments in Norway remain at a solid level relative to previous years. The public investments outlined in the National Transport Plan 2022 – 2033 count to a total of NOK ...
Work permits in Norway for skilled workers
Companies hiring foreign nationals for projects in Norway may need to apply for a work permit for their work in Norway. Typically, non-EU/EEA/Swiss nationals must secure a permit ...
Dismissals in Norway - 5 common mistakes and how to avoid them
It can be challenging to dismiss an employee. Many employers make rushed decisions without following the required procedures. Moreover, in Norway there are strict rules for the ...
Corporate tax in Norway: The basics for foreign companies
The basic rule is that all Norwegian companies and foreign enterprises conducting business activities in Norway are subject to Norwegian corporate tax. In this article we'll ...