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 ...
Taxation
How to do a self-assessment on your tax return
The Norwegian tax assessment determines the tax basis and calculation of tax liability for the taxpayer and is based on the submitted self-assessment. Have you discovered that ...
Corporate Law
Business in Norway
How to register a company in Norway—4 required steps
Foreign businesses operating in Norway must generally complete four registration steps: (1) register with the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities (Enhetsregisteret) ...
Sustainability
The EU's new climate law
On June 24th 2021, the European Parliament adopted the Climate Act for the EU. Through this law, the EU is aiming to achieve its goal of becoming climate neutral by 2050. So how ...
Sustainability
Business in Norway
Grants for sustainable businesses in Norway
In an effort to foster sustainability and green development, the Norwegian government and select private organizations offer subsidies to companies that can demonstrate ...
Business in Norway
Taxation
File your extract of accounts to the Norwegian tax administration
All companies that have assets or receive income in Norway must submit an annual tax return. This annual tax return must include, an extract of accounts related to the company’s ...
Taxation
Plan your taxes and avoid Norwegian wealth tax
Many foreigners working in Norway are surprised to learn that the country levies an annual net wealth tax of around 1% on worldwide assets — including homes, cars, shares, and ...
Taxation
Tax residency in Norway: Do you need to report and pay tax to Norway?
When you have employees moving to or from Norway, tax residency questions occur. Where does the employees work? What is the address of the enterprise, are you operating with home ...
Taxation
5 tax deductions to claim in your Norwegian tax return
Everyone who has capital or income from work performed in Norway is required to submit a tax return. The deadline for filing the tax return is 30 April of the year following the ...
Global Mobility
Taxation
Norwegian tax rules for cross border commuters
Do you need to live away from your primary residence because of work? If so, you may be considered a cross border commuter and could be eligible for several tax deductions in ...