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Are you planning a business project in Norway? Our legal team has extensive experience assisting foreign companies with legal matters. With our expertise and practical insights, we ensure your success in navigating Norwegian business operations. We're here to help your business thrive. Check out our blog to learn more.

Axel Bjørke - Associate lawyer10. June 2025

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 ...
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Erling Larsen - Lawyer4. June 2025

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 ...
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Jogeir Brattåker - Lawyer3. June 2025

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 ...
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Elin Andreassen - Associate Lawyer28. May 2025

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 ...
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Synnøve Sørdal - Lawyer & Partner23. May 2025

How to get VAT refund in Norway: 6 key considerations

Has your company made purchases in Norway that included Norwegian VAT? If the company is not VAT-registered in Norway, you cannot reclaim the VAT through the ...
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Jogeir Brattåker - Lawyer22. May 2025

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 ...
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Elin Andreassen - Associate Lawyer21. May 2025

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 ...
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Jenny Hallerud Normann - Associate Lawyer19. May 2025

How to liquidate a Norwegian limited liability company

Are you planning to liquidate a limited liability company? The process can quickly feel both overwhelming and time-consuming. That’s why it’s important to ...
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Jarand Hanto Aarhus - Associate Lawyer15. May 2025

Revised Norwegian National Budget 2025

Today, May 15, the Støre Government presented the Revised National Budget for 2025. The revised budget does not entail major changes in taxes and duties. The ...
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Amalie Gjerde Utheim - Associate Lawyer13. May 2025

The VOEC scheme — A simplified VAT solution for online suppliers

Does your company have sales of goods or digital services to Norwegian consumers? If the answer is yes, you may be required to register in Norway through the ...
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Jogeir Brattåker - Lawyer9. May 2025

Understanding property concession in Norway: What you need to know

In Norway, acquiring certain types of properties, particularly agricultural land, may require a concession, or permission, from the authorities. This ...
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Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner8. May 2025

Private Limited Company in Norway: Why you need a Company Secretary

Operating a private limited company (“aksjeselskap” or “AS”) in Norway involves a range of legal and administrative duties. Unlike some countries, Norway does ...
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