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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer1. April 2025

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 ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer28. March 2025

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 ...
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Elin Andreassen - Associate Lawyer27. March 2025

Key considerations for drafting Norwegian employment contracts

As an employer in Norway, you are obliged to draw up a written employment contract in all employment relationships, and there are specific legal requirements ...
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Elisabeth Cramer - Lawyer27. March 2025

Strict notification deadlines in NS 8405 and NS 8407

In order to avoid taking a financial hit on a construction project, it is crucial that the deadlines for notifications and requests are met. Failing to meet ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer26. March 2025

Rules for temporary layoffs - What employers need to know

Temporary layoffs can be a challenging situation for both employers and employees. When your business faces temporary difficulties, layoffs can be a necessary ...
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Elin Andreassen - Associate Lawyer10. March 2025

7 essential steps in the Norwegian layoff process

Businesses are not immune to shifting markets and economic downturns. When order volumes decline, or future contracts become uncertain, temporary layoffs—known ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner7. March 2025

Norwegian tax rates 2025

The tax percent in Norway depend on the income and it is determined with basic income tax and bracket tax. Here are the tax rates in Norway for 2025.
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer6. March 2025

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 ...
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Elisabeth Cramer - Lawyer4. March 2025

Construction contracts – A framework for your project in Norway

When approaching construction projects in Norway, the choice of contract is crucial for proper risk allocation, cost management, and avoiding disputes. The ...
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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer24. February 2025

What is a temporary residence permit?

Norwegian immigration law provides for both permanent and temporary residence permits. The terminology surrounding these permits can be complex and challenging ...
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Elin Andreassen - Associate Lawyer17. February 2025

Mandatory workplace regulations in Norway – are yours in place?

The workplace regulation governs the daily operations within the company and is designed to protect the rights and obligations of both the employer and the ...
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Jogeir Brattåker - Lawyer14. February 2025

Registration and approval guide for foreign electrical workers

When a foreign company is looking to do business in Norway, navigating the legal landscape can be challenging. Not only does Norwegian Compliance include an ...
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