Tax in ENK: how much to set aside and how forskuddsskatt works
A client paid the invoice, but not all the money is for spending. Check what you pay tax on in ENK, how to report expected profit and when to pay forskuddsskatt.
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Winter tires in Norway: when to change, when studded tires are allowed and what fines apply
Don't wait to change your tires until you see snow in the morning. In Norway you are responsible for traction year-round, and conditions can change during a single trip. Check the dates for using studs, the required tread depth, fines and city fees, and prepare your car before the weather catches you on the road.
First invoice in Norway: how to issue it and correct an error
Do you have your first client and want to issue an invoice? Check the required information, numbering, MVA, payment deadline and how to correct errors using a credit note.
Almost 100 women wanted to become models. Agata opts for ASMR Hair Play
Gentle brushing, playing with hair and scalp massage — Agata Klingenberg is preparing a new service for women. The interest in her advertisement prompts a conversation about the need for rest, mindful touch and a moment when someone takes care of us.
Agata Klingenberg: "It simply helped me cope with life." A conversation about Reiki
For Agata Klingenberg, Reiki became part of a personal transformation and a way of working with others. In a conversation with Steve Joobs she talks about her beginnings, the course of sessions, trainings and space for skepticism.
Paulina from Ålesund: came for a weekend, stayed for years
She came to Norway for a few days. Today she talks about life in Ålesund, career changes and the Polish community she got to know over coffee after Sunday mass.
Kinga: from her first training to the Norwegian championships. Today she helps others believe in themselves
She started in late 2015, looking for adult dance classes in Norway. Today she is a multiple Norwegian champion in pole dance and runs training sessions in Fredrikstad that emphasize strength, the joy of movement and the courage to try.
From "Troll 2" to His Own Cinema. The Story of Filip Jezowski in Norway
He dreamed of a career as a rock star; today he works on productions such as "Troll 2" and "Succession", and invests his own savings in a cinema. Filip Jezowski talks about the path from Masuria to the Norwegian film industry and his adaptation of "The Little Match Girl".
Anna Willder joins Wataha Team - meet our expert psychologist
Loneliness, stress, occupational burnout and family difficulties are issues you do not have to face alone. Psychologist Anna Willder joins Wataha Team — together we will create conversations and articles that help the Polish community in Norway better understand their needs and seek support.
Krystian Cuper from NORSKOWO joins Wataha. Norway from experience
He came to Norway as an eleven-year-old. Today Krystian Cuper, creator of the NORSKOWO channel, joins Wataha to tell about work, education and integration from the perspective of his own experiences.
Skilled worker at work, helper on the payslip? We ask HK-dir
Polish skilled workers take exams and seek recognition of qualifications in Norway. We ask HK-dir and other institutions where the reported blockages come from and who bears their cost.
A piece of Poland in Lillestrøm. Flavors we long for await at BAZA Copy title
The smell of Polish bread, fresh sweet buns, home-style cold cuts and vegetables reminiscent of a family garden. In Lillestrøm there is a place where ordinary shopping can evoke extraordinary memories. And every Friday means another delivery of flavors from Poland. Copy excerpt