Corporate Law
Gender balance rules for boards in Norwegian limited companies
As of 1 January 2024, new rules on gender balance on boards of directors have entered into force. These requirements are being phased in and gradually apply to more types of ...
Press Release
Magnus Legal becomes Aider Legal
Magnus Legal is taking an important step forward in its growth and strategy by joining the Aider Group and becoming Aider Legal, together with Aider Lawyers and Strandenæs law ...
Global Mobility
Family reunification for foreign skilled workers in Norway
Many Norwegian companies struggle to find the right skills domestically and therefore recruit skilled workers from abroad. But what happens when one of your employees wants to ...
Corporate Law
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 ...
Labor Law
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 ...
Labor Law
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 ...
Construction Law
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 ...
VAT & Customs
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 ...
Corporate Law
Business in Norway
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 ...
Corporate Law
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.
Corporate Law
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 ...
Contract Law
Construction Law
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 ...