Norway - Tax Guide for Freelance Contractors
Welcome to our guide to Norwegian Taxation. You will find a wealth of information which will be useful if you plan to work in, or place consultants in, Norway.
Our tax guides give a general overview of the actual taxation rates and rules at the time of writing. There are of course many ways to legally reduce tax or social security burdens in Norway. Please contact us for more information or an actual breakdown of your situation, and to find out more about our range of payroll and contact management services in Norway.
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Nationals of the EU/EEA Member States and Switzerland are able to work without restriction in Norway, except for citizens of the most two recent members Bulgaria and Romania.
Bulgarian and Romanian citizens still need a work permit to be able to work in Norway according to transitional rules.
How to obtain a work permit:
The procedure for citizens of the new EU Member States has been simplified. They can either apply for the permit at Norwegian embassies and consulates in their home States or by going to a police station in Norway in person. Employers may also apply on behalf of the worker. They have to have full-time employment and their pay and employment conditions must be the same as for Norwegian workers in the same type of job.
For all other nationalities, a work permit must be acquired before they start work and conditions vary according to the type of work and the qualifications of the applicant. Procedures are simplified for highly skilled workers.