Labor Law
News
EFTA court opinion—EEA agreement applies to Norwegian shelf
Two agency workers have claimed back payment of wages for work carried out on the Norwegian continental shelf. The EFTA Court has now clarified that the Temporary Agency Work ...
News
EEA on Norway’s shelf—what does it mean in practice?
On 19 February 2026, the EFTA Court issued a long-awaited ruling with far-reaching implications. The Court concluded that the EEA Agreement applies in full to the Norwegian ...
Corporate Law
M&A
Why and how to conduct a valuation of your company?
Valuation of a company can be relevant in many contexts. It can be in connection with the purchase and sale of a business, as well as mergers or demergers, generational changes ...
Business in Norway
Taxation
What does it mean when a home office is used as a place of business?
As remote work and flexible working arrangements become increasingly common, companies sending employees on assignments to Norway must consider whether a home office may ...
Corporate Law
Intellectual property
Protect your trademark when doing business in Norway
A well-known trademark is usually a result of considerable investment in time and resources and may represent significant value for your company. When expanding your business to ...
Business in Norway
Taxation
What is considered Permanent Establishment in Norway?
As cross-border business activities continue to expand, understanding when a foreign enterprise becomes subject to taxation in another jurisdiction is increasingly important. In ...
News
Taxation
State budget 2026—A summary
On October 15, the Støre government presented its proposed state budget for 2026. It is important to emphasize that this is only a proposal - the government will now negotiate ...
Business in Norway
VAT & Customs
Key VAT considerations when crediting an invoice
Foreign companies conducting sales in Norway may be subject to obligations under Norwegian VAT, bookkeeping, and accounting legislation.
Taxation
Property Law
Why should you conduct a Due Diligence in a real estate acquisition?
Are you acquiring real estate through shares in a property-owning company? If so, conducting a thorough Due Diligence (DD) is essential. When you buy shares, you acquire the ...
Property Law
Development agreement with option element—lower risk in large projects
The development of large areas often involves high financial risk. A development agreement with an option element can be a smart solution when you want to realise a project ...
VAT & Customs
Property Law
How to avoid VAT pitfalls when re-invoicing commercial property
Re-invoicing in the context of commercial property transactions may appear straightforward; however, an increasing number of property owners and tenants are experiencing rejection ...
VAT & Customs
Property Law
5 common VAT mistakes in commercial property—and how to avoid them
VAT errors in commercial real estate are receiving increasing attention and having greater consequences. Following criticism from the Office of the Auditor General, we see that ...