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, Norwegian contract ...
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 imply severe sanctions.
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 activities are not performed ...
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 demonstrate ...
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 related to the company’s ...
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 mandatory system for ...
The strict rules for termination of employment in Norway
Do you have employees working in Norway and planning to terminate the employment? If so, you need to be aware of the extensive and mandatory protection employees are given ...
EU taxonomy: Sustainability becomes a prerequisite for finance
The European Union recently passed new regulations on sustainable finance. As a result of the new regulations, companies in all industries are forced to be more sustainable to ...
PAYE tax scheme in Norway
Foreign workers in Norway are liable to pay tax to Norwegian tax authorities. Doing this correctly can be overwhelming. Luckily, there is a shortened method available. Pay As You ...
Import to Norway – VAT and customs
Norway is not a member of the European Union (EU). However, Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means that transactions of goods across Norwegian borders ...
Do the right things when doing business in Norway
Foreign multinational companies doing business in Norway must be aware of the multitude of obligations they must comply with, and the basic of Norwegian compliance obligations are ...
The Norwegian Transparency Act: Why, who and what
The Transparency Act went into effect in Norway on July 1st, 2022, and is a part of Norwegian Compliance obligations foreign companies must adhere to. The legislation requires ...