Your first weeks in Norway: personal number, registration, bank account, BankID, work and health cover — one step at a time.
Do you want to work on your own account in Norway? We explain how to set up a sole proprietorship (enkeltpersonforetak, ENK), how much registration costs, when VAT applies, which taxes you pay and when it is better to consider an AS company.
Can't afford a lawyer in Norway? New rules for fri rettshjelp have applied since the end of 2025. We explain step by step who can receive assistance, how to check your situation and where to submit an application.
How much alcohol, cigarettes or snus can you legally bring into Norway duty-free? We explain the current limits for 2026, rules for trips shorter than 24 hours, exchanging part of the allowance and what to do if you have more with you.
From 1 February 2026 the Norwegian child benefit is 2012 NOK per month for each child up to 18 years. We explain who receives the benefit automatically, when you need to submit an application and what the rules are when the child lives in Poland.
Are you planning a move to Norway? Before you pack the car, check your job, housing, documents and the budget for the first weeks. Then we will guide you through registration, skattekort, D-nummer or fødselsnummer and the first formalities after arrival.
Have you lost your job or has your employer sharply reduced your working hours? You may be entitled to dagpenger from NAV. Check the current income thresholds, the benefit amount and the most important steps so you don't lose money due to formalities.
Do you see a refund due in your skattemelding? We explain how the preliminary calculation differs from the final tax settlement, when Skatteetaten pays refunds and why sometimes less money reaches your account.
