Tax card, tax return, withholding tax and deductions. The Norwegian tax system explained in plain language.
You have a company, you issue your first invoices and the counter is approaching 50 000 NOK. Should you already add 25%? Or only from the next invoice? And what about purchases made before registration? This moment is simple if you know the correct order.
An ENK can be started more simply and more cheaply, while an AS provides a clearer separation between the company and private assets. But the choice is not limited to the registration fee. Before you click "register", check liability, taxes, sick pay, risk and how you actually intend to earn money.
Are you starting work in Norway? Don’t leave your skattekort for later. Without an available tax card, the employer must withhold 50% of the salary. Check how to submit an application, when an ID-kontroll is required and what to check before your first payday.
Do you have a mortgage, consumer loan or other debt in Poland, and do you file tax in Norway? Interest can reduce your Norwegian tax, but it all depends on your tax residency, your income and whether you have already claimed the deduction in Poland.
Do you work in Norway only part of the year but live in Poland? The 90 percent rule can determine whether you will receive full Norwegian deductions or only part of them. We explain, with simple examples, how this condition works and why a spouse's income can change the entire outcome.
25% tax, no ordinary tax return and no later reconciliation. PAYE looks very simple, but it does not always mean the lowest tax. See who can use kildeskatt, when it is worth calculating the ordinary tax rules and why you should not decide to leave PAYE blindly.
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.
Do you run a business in Norway? The general pandemic compensation scheme no longer exists, but entrepreneurs can still use grants, tax reliefs, support for hiring and financing investments. We review the most important programs available in 2026.
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.
