Thea Slethaug - Lawyer
Investing in property: Private ownership vs. Company structure
Real estate has long been an attractive investment in Norway due to historically stable price growth and favorable tax rules. However, a key question for ...
Property Ownership: Shares vs. Direct Purchase – Which is Better?
What is the difference between your company investing directly in property instead of acquiring shares in a property company? What are the benefits for you as ...
Norwegian property tax for residence and commercial properties
Property tax (eiendomsskatt) is a local tax that Norwegian municipalities can choose to impose on both residential and commercial properties. As of now, 323 ...
How Norwegian wealth tax is affected by property ownership
Norway is one of the few countries that impose a tax on net wealth. All individuals who are tax residents in Norway are liable to pay tax on their global net ...
Hearing Proposal: Repeal of voluntary tax return correction rules
The Ministry of Finance has recently proposed to repeal the current rules for voluntary correction under the Tax Administration Act. This implies that ...
Development and construction agreements: Effective and important tools
In Norway development and construction agreements are important tools in both the private and public sectors, laying the groundwork for collaboration between ...
Should I choose Sole Proprietorship or Limited Liability Company?
Deciding whether to establish a Sole Proprietorship (SP) or a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a crucial step for any entrepreneur. In an SP, you bear full ...
What is HMSREG?
Many Norwegian contractors and buyers are demanding subcontractors and suppliers to register with HMSREG. So, what is HMSREG and how do you register? As a ...
Some tips on Norwegian business culture
If you plan to do business in Norway, understanding the Norwegian business culture can give you an edge in quickly establishing a sustainable business and ...
Business in Norway - Avoid sanctions and penalty charges
As a foreign multinational doing business in Norway you should be aware of the multitude of compliance obligations you must adhere to. Failure to comply may ...
Necessary company documents when doing business in Norway
In this blog we present an overview of the most important company documents when doing business in Norway, and why these are important to have in place in a ...