Can I work in Norway with an EU residence permit?
Global mobility often involves navigating complex cross-border rules—especially when employees move between countries within the European Economic Area (EEA). ...
Do you need a visa to work in Norway?
Foreign companies and individuals planning to work in Norway must ensure they meet all legal requirements for employment and residency. One of the most ...
How to handle temporary use permits and completion certificates
As a contractor in Norway, have you experienced that your project is nearing completion, but the paperwork is standing in the way of handover and final ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...