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Henrik Moen - Lawyer27. April 2023

The EU's new climate law

On June 24th 2021, the European Parliament adopted the Climate Act for the EU. Through this law, the EU is aiming to achieve its goal of becoming climate ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer18. April 2023

Grants for sustainable businesses in Norway

In an effort to foster sustainability and green development, the Norwegian government and select private organizations offer subsidies to companies that can ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner13. April 2023

File your extract of accounts to the Norwegian tax administration

All companies that have assets or receive income in Norway must submit an annual tax return. This annual tax return must include, an extract of accounts ...
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Martin Wikborg - Lawyer & Partner5. April 2023

Plan your taxes and avoid Norwegian wealth tax

Many foreigners working in Norway are surprised to learn that the country levies an annual net wealth tax of around 1% on worldwide assets — including homes, ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner23. March 2023

Tax residency in Norway: Do you need to report and pay tax to Norway?

When you have employees moving to or from Norway, tax residency questions occur. Where does the employees work? What is the address of the enterprise, are you ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner16. March 2023

5 tax deductions to claim in your Norwegian tax return

Everyone who has capital or income from work performed in Norway must submit a tax return. The due date for filing your tax return 2024 is 30 April 2025.
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner14. March 2023

Norwegian tax rules for cross border commuters

Do you need to live away from your primary residence because of work? If so, you may be considered a cross border commuter and could be eligible for several ...
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner10. March 2023

Norwegian ban on hiring from staffing companies

On the 1 April 2023, new and stricter legislation regarding leasing out and hiring temporary staff from staffing enterprises will come into effect. Regular ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner9. March 2023

Taxes in Norway—employee taxation

Individuals working in Norway normally become subject to Norwegian employee tax from day one. However, working your way through a foreign tax system can be ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner2. March 2023

A brief guide to your Norwegian tax return

Anyone who receives income from work in Norway or on the Norwegian continental shelf, is required to file a Norwegian tax return (skattemelding).
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Erik Engeland - Lawyer & Partner23. February 2023

Norwegian employment contracts – do’s and don’ts

Many foreign employers are surprised at the protection employees in Norway have. The Norwegian regulations are especially stringent when it comes to the ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer20. February 2023

What if you don't comply with the Norwegian Transparency Act?

On February 14th, 2023, the regulation on The Imposition of Compulsory Fines and Violation Fees for Non-Compliance with the Transparency Act came into effect. ...
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