Business in Norway
6 benefits and reasons for doing business in Norway
If you're researching whether Norway is the right location for your venture, understanding the country's business environment is a strong place to start. Norway consistently ranks ...
Business in Norway
Starting a company in Norway—9 compliance steps to follow
Foreign companies starting business activities in Norway must complete nine key compliance steps: company registration, VAT registration, contract reporting, contract ...
Taxation
Dividend withholding tax in Norway
If you are a foreign shareholder receiving dividends from a Norwegian company, you may be entitled to a refund of withholding tax. While the standard rate is 25%, tax treaties or ...
Labor Law
Be aware: Working hours in Norway are subject to inspections
Does your company employ workers in Norway? If so, it’s crucial to understand the legal requirements concerning working hours. These regulations are strictly enforced under the ...
Business in Norway
Taxation
Permanent establishment in Norway—3 grey areas you should be aware off
A foreign company's activities in Norway may qualify as a permanent establishment — for example, by setting up an office, or through a construction or installation project lasting ...
Global Mobility
Employee versus independent contractor when working in Norway
If you are engaged to work in Norway, you may be faced with the query on how to organize your job situation. In this case we are looking closer at employee vs. independent ...
Labor Law
Global Mobility
Avoid Risk: Understand Joint and Several Liability in Norway
When hiring contractors or subcontractors, it's not enough to assume that they’ll meet their legal obligations. If they fail to pay salaries, deduct taxes, or contribute to ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
Employer’s National Insurance contributions in Norway
If your company employs workers in Norway, you are required to comply with Norwegian regulations. One key obligation is ensuring proper calculation and payment of the employer's ...
Business in Norway
VAT & Customs
Taxation
Selling to Norway — Do you have to register your business for VAT?
Your business must register for VAT in Norway once its VAT-liable turnover exceeds NOK 50,000 within a rolling 12-month period — but only if your activities count as being carried ...
Business in Norway
VAT & Customs
VAT on e-commerce (VOEC) in Norway
Foreign sellers and online marketplaces are responsible for collecting and remitting VAT on low-value goods sold to Norwegian consumers (B2C). This includes registering under ...
Business in Norway
Global Mobility
ID control for foreign workers in Norway—what employers need to know
All foreign nationals working onshore in Norway are required to complete an ID control at a Norwegian Tax Administration office before receiving a tax deduction card and D-number. ...
Business in Norway
VAT & Customs
VAT in Norway: Import of services – reverse charge
In the area of Norwegian taxation, a notable mechanism comes into play when businesses procure services from foreign suppliers. Known as "import of services - reverse charge in ...