Sustainability
The Norwegian Transparency Act and Due Diligence
In July 2022 the Norwegian Transparency Act came into effect, requiring all “larger enterprises”, as defined by the Act, operating in Norway to publish a written Due Diligence ...
Labor Law
Norwegian pension for foreigners—the National Insurance Scheme
Have you been working in Norway, paid Norwegian National Insurance and are uncertain if you are entitled to any Norwegian pension? And if so, how do you calculate your Norwegian ...
Taxation
This is Norwegian Wealth Tax
Norway is one of the very few countries that imposes taxes on your net wealth. All individuals who are tax residents in Norway are liable to pay tax here on their global net ...
Business in Norway
StartBANK registration in Norway—requirements and benefits
Doing business in Norway? Foreign suppliers looking for new assignments in the Norwegian construction industry may find it hard to make themselves visible to Norwegian buyers. ...
Corporate Law
Business in Norway
The importance of thorough contract review in Norway
When establishing a business in Norway, it is crucial for a foreign company to thoroughly review its contracts. If you don't have proper contracts in order, you risk ...
Business in Norway
What is HMSREG? Norway's subcontractor registration tool explained
HMSREG is an electronic tool that lets Norwegian contractors register crew and access key compliance information about subcontractors — including tax and fee payment status, staff ...
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
Taxation
Hypotax in Norway: The home-based approach
Work assignments across borders are common, but it can be a problem to recruit personnel with the right qualifications for positions abroad. One reason may be the uncertainty ...
Business in Norway
Insights on the Norwegian business culture
If you plan to do business in Norway, understanding the Norwegian business culture can give you an edge in quickly establishing a sustainable business and settling in. In this ...
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
Hiring a Norwegian employee—9 legal requirements you must know
Are you a foreign company planning to hire a Norwegian employee to work in Norway? Norwegian employment law is comprehensive and applies fully to foreign employers — regardless of ...
Contract Law
Business in Norway
Business in Norway—contract drafting and negotiation
Doing business in Norway requires more than just drafting a contract—it requires understanding how Norwegian law treats agreements. Unlike some legal systems, Norwegian contract ...
Corporate Law
Business in Norway
Business in Norway—Avoid sanctions and penalty charges
As a foreign multinational doing business in Norway you should be aware of the multitude of compliance obligations you must adhere to. Failure to comply may imply severe sanctions.
Labor Law
The rules for overtime and work hours in Norway
In Norway, employee rights are strongly safeguarded by the Working Environment Act. Among the key rules are those regulating standard working hours and overtime. For employers, it ...