Øivind is an experienced Norwegian business lawyer with 20 years of experience. He has broad expertise in business law, with a specialization in tax law, tax treaties, and permanent establishments of foreign businesses in Norway. Since 2010, Øivind has primarily assisted foreign companies, Norwegian companies with foreign owners, and Norwegian companies with international operations. Most of these clients are typically involved in large-scale construction projects (infrastructure, renewable energy, industrial facilities, etc.), which requires close collaboration with project managers, particularly on matters related to tax, VAT, labor law, HR/payroll, immigration, social security, authorizations/certifications, contract work, and general business law
Blog Post by Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner
Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner21. November 2025
OECD 2025 Update: New Guidance on Home Office PE Risk
On 18 November 2025, the OECD Council approved the latest update to the OECD Model Tax Convention and its Commentary. The update does not change the legal definition of a ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner5. November 2025
Doing business in Norway? Here's why you need a legal partner
Entering the Norwegian market comes with more than just business opportunities—it also means dealing with a demanding set of rules and obligations. From taxation, VAT, and ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner31. October 2023
Transfer pricing when doing business in Norway.
When planning to do business in Norway, a foreign company will always have to consider tax-related questions. In relation to this, the company might have Transfer pricing ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner10. May 2023
How to register your company in Norway?
Anyone that conduct business activities in Norway is liable to register the company with the Norwegian authorities. This also applies even though the activities are not performed ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner16. June 2022
How to start a company in Norway—9 key steps
Foreign companies venturing into business in Norway will inevitably face Norwegian compliance, formalities, and reporting obligations. This is complexed and mistakes can result in ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner27. January 2022
3 grey areas you need to know before starting a business in Norway
When a foreign company starts doing business in Norway, there are several legal obligations to understand and follow. In this blog, we’ll explain what constitutes a permanent ...
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