The shortage of skillset in some industries in Norway means that Norwegian employers need to look abroad to secure the skillset needed. This, combined with our strong economy means that we are attracting more and more foreign employees to Norway and many of them come from countries outside of EU.
Read moreYear-end payroll checklist
It’s close to the year-end closing of our payroll assignments for the fiscal year 2023. We would like to thank you for your continued support and cooperation over the year. In order to ensure that we have included all the payroll information to the last payroll report in the year, please review the checklist below:
Read moreShareholder Register Notification due 31st of January 2023
In Norway, Limited Liability companies are required to maintain a register of shareholders, also known as the share register. This register must contain the names and addresses of all shareholders, as well as the number and type of shares they hold.
Read moreVariations between Norwegian and EU contract law
Norwegian contract law and EU contract law have many similarities, but there are also some key differences.
Read moreNational insurance contributions in Norway 2023
In 2023, the government of Norway has announced an increase in national insurance contributions for employers. The increase is intended to help fund the country’s growing welfare system and support its aging population.
Read moreDifferences between Norwegian and EU labour law
One of the main differences is that Norway is not a member of the European Union (EU), but it is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA), which allows for the free movement of goods, capital, services, and people between the EU and the EEA countries. As a result, Norwegian labor law is influenced by EU labor law, but it is not bound by EU regulations and directives.
Read moreDifferences between Norwegian and EU corporate law
Norwegian corporate law and EU corporate law have many similarities, but there are also some key differences.
Read moreOccupational Health Services (OHS)
From 1 January 2023, the Norwegian Labor Inspection Authority changes the regulations that describe how the employer must use the occupational health service (BHT). It is pointed out that businesses with an order to be connected to a BHT must use the BHT especially in relation to the risk conditions in the industry.
Read moreHow to order HSE-card?
HSE-card (HMS-kort in Norwegian) stands for Health, Safety and Environment Card. The card is a mandatory requirement for employees working on building and construction sites, offering cleaning services or car care services. This requirement extends also to foreign enterprises performing services on building and construction sites. If a foreign enterprise enters Norwegian market for the first time, it is of extra importance to understand the process of ordering HSE-card because it is not as simple as “I will just order the HSE-card”.
Read morePosting workers from EU/EEA country to Norway on assignments. What do employer and employee need to consider?
Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a work and residence permit prior to arriving to Norway for work. What these employees need to consider is to register for d-number at tax authorities, and potentially register with the police, however the latter is pending the length of stay in Norway.
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