In Norway it is common to celebrate the New Year’s Eve with friends and familiy. This in the thick of winter and thus it is normal to spend most of the day indoor. When the clock hits 24.00 (12 PM) everyone usually gathers outside to set off fireworks and wish everyone present a Happy New Year.
In this post we describe some traditions associated with New Year’s Eve in Norway.
Read moreFor companies operating in Norway looking to hire highly skilled workers from outside EU, an important factor to consider is the minimum wage requirement. One of the requirements for employees to successfully obtain a work and residence permit to Norway, is that you as the employer offer a wage at least equal to the minimum wage set by Norwegian Directorate of Immigration (UDI). The minimum wage level set by UDI is set to make sure that the employee is not offered a salary that is poorer than what is normal in Norway.
Read moreSummer is the most popular time for international tourists to visit Norway. Many foreign tourists come to Norway to experience the spectacular mountains and fjords. These toursits sometimes come to Norway by joining an organized bus tour from an other country. These tour organizers are normally from the same country where the tour starts. What many tour organizers don’t know is that the bus tour as a business activity might trigger VAT liability in Norway.
Read moreIf you meet the Norwegian age requirements for driving (18 years), you can use a valid driving license from any country for up to three months, no matter whether you are staying in Norway temporarily or have your normal residence here. If you have a temporary residence permit for up to six months in connection with temporary employment, you can drive with a foreign driving license throughout your stay in Norway, but you need to carry with you your residence permits as well as your employment contract when you are driving.
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When foreign companies post their employees to Norway for short term assignments, they often face a series of questions on how to properly handle the various registration and reporting obligations for their employees.
For EU/EEA employees, they must visit a local tax authority to perform ID-check and apply for D-number and tax card. A registration at the police is also compulsory if their stay is longer than 3 months.
Non-EU employees posted to Norway must apply a work permit before they can legally work in Norway. A d-number and a tax card will be automatically assigned after the person has effectuated the work permit.
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For businesses operating in Norway, understanding and fulfilling tax obligations is essential. Norway’s tax system aims to promote transparency and simplicity, allowing businesses to comply with tax regulations effectively. In this article, we will guide you through the process of filing annual tax papers for businesses in Norway, providing key insights to help you navigate the system with confidence.
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For professionals in various industries, gathering content and documents from clients is often a tedious and time-consuming task. The process can be arduous, involving multiple rounds of back-and-forth communication, delays, and potential security risks. Fortunately, innovative solutions like Flowsecure, a Norwegian SaaS company, have emerged to address these challenges and simplify the data collection process. In this article, we delve into the pain points associated with gathering client data and explore how Flowsecure’s data collection software offers a secure and efficient solution.
Read moreYour annual tax assessment is a document that shows how much tax you owe or how much you will receive as a tax refund. It is sent to you by Skatteetaten (the Norwegian Tax Administration) and is sent out during March and April with 31st of April as the due date for filing.
The tax assessment includes information on your income, deductions, and tax liability for the previous year. If you are owed a refund, the assessment will also show the amount you will receive and when you can expect to receive it. If you owe taxes, the assessment will show the amount you owe and the deadline for payment. Read more here about tax returns for businesses.
Read moreTime tracking is used in many different professions to register working hours and overtime or as a basis for invoicing. Examples of professions that record hours are craftsmen, lawyers, cleaners, graphic designers, or consultants.
Both the Working Environment Act and the Bookkeeping Regulations state the requirements for time tracking.
Read moreThe 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.
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