Labor Law
News
Norway sets new working condition rules for offshore renewable energy
On 20 June 2025, amendments to the Working Environment Act were adopted, marking an important shift in the legal regulation of offshore renewable energy production. The changes ...
Labor Law
News
Global Mobility
Norway updates wage and working rules for offshore and shipping
After several years of political consideration, debate and international opposition, the Norwegian Parliament has now adopted what is described as a historic piece of legislation ...
Labor Law
News
Court clarifies rules on averaging working hours and pay rights
Trøndelag District Court has recently handed down a judgment (TTRO-2024-197027) with significant implications for employers regarding the use of working time averaging agreements.
Labor Law
News
Minimum wage rates in Norway
As part of the broader wage adjustments taking place across Norway in 2025, the Norwegian Tariff Board and the Labour Inspection Authority have announced new statutory minimum ...
News
Taxation
Property Law
When does the sale of property become taxable as business income?
In a recently published binding advance ruling (BFU) from the Norwegian Tax Administration, we gained insight into what triggers the shift from passive capital management to ...
Corporate Law
Business in Norway
Taxation
NUF vs. AS — Choose the right business structure in Norway
Choosing the right company form is one of the first and perhaps most important choices foreign businesses must make when establishing themselves in Norway. The choice is often ...
Labor Law
Global Mobility
What is the Norwegian National Insurance Scheme?
When working in Norway, you and your employees might be required to contribute to the social security schemes. The Norwegian National Insurance Scheme (Folketrygden) is a ...
Property Law
Understanding compulsory residency regulation in Norway
Compulsory residency, or the obligation to reside, is a legal requirement in Norway that mandates someone to live on a property. This obligation can apply to both agricultural and ...
Labor Law
What do authorities look for during workplace inspections in Norway?
Norwegian authorities are stepping up enforcement. In 2025, the Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet), NAV, the Tax Administration, and other agencies are increasing ...
Business in Norway
VAT & Customs
Taxation
VAT refund in Norway: 6 key considerations for foreign companies
If your company has made purchases in Norway that included Norwegian VAT, and your company is not VAT-registered in Norway, you cannot reclaim that VAT through regular VAT ...
Property Law
Buying property with allodial rights – Here’s what you need to know
The Norwegian allodial right, is a unique legal arrangement in Norway that grants certain heirs the preferential right to take over a farm property when the owner sells it or ...
Labor Law
Business in Norway
Preparing for increased workplace inspections in Norway 2025
In 2025, Norway is intensifying its efforts to combat labor crime, social dumping, and employer non-compliance. The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority (Arbeidstilsynet) has ...