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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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Elisabeth Cramer - Lawyer7. February 2025

New rules for accessing shareholder information: What you need to know

On February 1, 2025, a new regulation on access to the shareholder register, shares registered in Central Securities Depository (CSD), and trustee-registered ...
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Terese Eriksen Eldholm - Lawyer16. January 2025

Employees vs. Subcontractors: The importance of proper classification

Companies doing business in Norway face unique challenges, especially regarding the classification of workers as employees or subcontractors. Understanding ...
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Sigbjørn Edøy - Associate Lawyer6. January 2025

When terminating an employee becomes necessary

As an employer responsible for your employees, you may find yourself in challenging situations where an employee fails to meet expectations. Perhaps the ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer29. November 2024

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 ...
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