Labor Law
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 ...
News
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 ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
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 ...
Labor Law
News
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 ...
Taxation
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 in Norway
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 ...
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
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 ...
Labor Law
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 Law
Business in Norway
Taxation
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 ...
Labor Law
News
Employment contracts, what do you need to include?
From July 1, 2024, the minimum requirements for the content of the employment contract will change. The purpose of these changes is to create more predictable and secure working ...
Taxation
RF-1198 and RF-1199: Reporting for foreign businesses in Norway
Foreign businesses with activities in Norway are required to report their assignments and employees to Norwegian tax authorities. The report is filed through an online portal, or ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
New and upcoming changes in Norwegian Labor Law
Effective January 1, 2024, the definition of an employee will change. Currently, the law defines an employee as "anyone who performs work in someone else's service," according to ...