Useful Due Diligence advice when selling a business
Are you selling your business—now or maybe later? A thorough Due Diligence process is crucial for a successful sale. In this blog, we explain what due diligence entails, how you ...
Norwegian representative requirement for staffing companies
Foreign companies wishing to provide staffing services and hire out personnel in Norway—without a permanent place of business or registered office in the country—are required to ...
What are the required employment termination documents?
Norwegian labor law sets strict requirements for documentation when employees are terminated. Some of the requirements follow directly from the law, while others are strongly ...
Delays in construction projects in Norway: When and how?
In a construction project, delays often lead to major costs for both the contractor and the client. The contractor needs to pay their employees, pay for equipment and start their ...
Supply and Install Contracts—Navigating the VAT complexities in Norway
Does your company supply combined deliveries of goods with installation or assembly services? These so-called “Supply & Install Contracts” often represent a challenging area ...
Business in Norway: These are the reporting obligations
All companies registered in Norway face strict reporting obligations that trigger penalties if not met. This guide provides a complete overview of the basic reporting obligations ...
Adequate equity and liquidity: Key rules for Norwegian companies (AS)
The Norwegian Limited Liability Companies Act states that all limited liability companies must have adequate equity and liquidity.
Board responsibilities in a limited liability company (AS)—an overview
In a Norwegian limited liability company (AS), the Board of Directors is responsible for everything from strategic decision-making to financial control – essentially all aspects ...
7 potential pitfalls of a construction contract in Norway
Construction contracts can often be extensive and complex, where even minor errors or misunderstandings can have major consequences. This is particularly typical in small and ...
Oslo Court: Hire-labor limits upheld as compatible with EEA law
In December 2022, the Norwegian government decided to significant tightened the regulations for hiring of labor from staffing agencies. The changes meant that the general access ...
Overtime pay in Norway—Key rules for employers
Norwegian labor law contains clear rules on working hours and overtime pay. Many foreign employers are surprised to learn that these rules are mandatory and very strict. Below, we ...
Overview of Norwegian dismissal rulings 2025
This overview highlights key rulings from 2025 that shed light on employers’ obligations and employees’ rights when terminations are disputed. Our goal is to give HR managers, ...