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Axel Bjørke - Lawyer17. August 2023

Changes in the Companies Act

The Parliament has approved amendments to the Companies Act aimed at streamlining, enhancing efficiency, and alleviating the burden on corporations. On June ...
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Christian Lyngholm Fjeldsøe - Lawyer27. July 2023

StartBANK registration and its benefits

Foreign suppliers looking for new assignments in the Norwegian construction industry may find it hard to get the word about their business out in the Norwegian ...
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Henrik Moen - Lawyer18. July 2023

The importance of thorough contract review in Norway.

When establishing a business in Norway, it is crucial for a foreign company to thoroughly review its contracts. If you don't have proper contracts in order, ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer11. July 2023

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 ...
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Inger Lise Løvneseth - Lawyer & Partner29. June 2023

Hypotax in Norway: The home-based approach

Work assignments across borders are common, but it can be a problem to recruit personnel with the right qualifications for positions abroad. One reason may be ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer19. June 2023

Insights 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 ...
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Christina Fahle - Lawyer & Partner13. June 2023

9 things to know for a foreign company hiring a Norwegian employee

Are you representing a foreign company looking to hire a Norwegian to work in Norway? Ensuring compliance with Norwegian regulations is crucial. Here’s a ...
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Sigbjørn Sørensen - Lawyer & partner7. June 2023

Business in Norway—contract drafting and negotiation

Doing business in Norway requires more than just drafting a contract—it requires understanding how Norwegian law treats agreements. Unlike some legal systems, ...
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Thea Slethaug - Lawyer2. June 2023

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 ...
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Øivind Henrik von Mehren - Lawyer & Partner10. May 2023

How to register your company in Norway?

Anyone that conduct business activities in Norway is liable to register the company with the Norwegian authorities. This also applies even though the ...
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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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