Money and tax5 min read
Advance tax for sole proprietorships: deadlines in 2026
How to calculate, change and pay advance tax for a sole proprietorship. See the four deadlines and what happens if you pay late.
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Money and tax4 min read
Commuting deductions for EEA workers: money back
Do you work in Norway but have your family in another EEA country? Commuting deductions for travel, meals and accommodation can give you thousands back on your tax return. See the 2025 and 2026 rates and the two traps.
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Money and tax4 min read
Cryptocurrency and tax in Norway: how to report your crypto
How cryptocurrency is taxed in Norway: 22 percent on gains, wealth tax on what you own, and crypto you must report yourself in the tax return. Simple guide.
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Practical6 min read
Moving from Norway: a checklist for leaving the country
A checklist for anyone moving from Norway for good or for a long time: what you need to report to Folkeregisteret, and what happens to your tax, Nav membership, health coverage and residence permit.
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Money and tax4 min read
BSU 2026: youth housing savings explained
BSU (youth housing savings) lets you save for housing and receive up to 2,750 kroner in annual tax deductions. See who can save, amounts and rules for 2026.
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Money and tax5 min read
VAT for sole proprietorships: the 50 000-kroner threshold
Sole proprietorships must register for VAT when turnover exceeds 50 000 kroner over twelve months. Learn the rates, the VAT return, and pitfalls to avoid.
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Money and tax6 min read
Back taxes 2026: what do you do if you cannot pay?
Cannot pay your back taxes in 2026? Here are the deadlines, what happens if you miss the first invoice, and how to apply for a payment plan with Skatteetaten.
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Transport4 min read
Selling a car in Norway: contract, registration and tax
How to sell a car privately in Norway: find the right price, write a purchase contract, register the sale with Norwegian Public Roads Administration and avoid fraud. Profits are tax-free.
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Money and tax4 min read
Saving in Funds and Share Savings Account (ASK) in Norway 2026
How to start saving in stock funds, what a share savings account (ASK) is, and how capital gains tax works in Norway.
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Money and tax6 min read
Pay Tax in Norway for the First Time (2026)
Your first tax year in Norway: your employer deducts tax, remaining tax is due 20 August 2026, and amounts under 100 kroner are never collected. See deadlines and KID.
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Money and tax4 min read
Foreign income and assets in the tax return 2026
If you live in Norway, you must report foreign income and assets in your tax return. Learn how housing, bank accounts and rental income are taxed—without double taxation.
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Money and tax4 min read
Buying and selling secondhand in Norway: safe and tax-free
How to buy and sell secondhand safely in Norway: best marketplaces, checklist against fraud and tax rules — profit on your own things is tax-free.
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Work and rights5 min read
Average Salary in Norway 2026: What Do People Really Earn?
What are average salary and median salary in Norway in 2026? See fresh SSB figures, how much tax you pay, differences between sectors, and what minimum wage means.
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Money and tax5 min read
Tax settlement 2026: When will the money come back?
Tax settlement 2026 explained: the difference from the tax return, when the money comes, how to check status and register your account number for payment.
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Money and tax5 min read
Half tax in December: why your salary seems bigger before Christmas
Many receive higher pay in November or December. We explain what half tax means, why it's not extra money, and why it balances out over the year.
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Money and tax5 min read
Cost of living in Norway: what it costs to live here
An overview of what housing, food, electricity, transport and taxes cost in Norway, and what you can expect to have left as take-home pay.
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Work and rights4 min read
Payslip explained: gross, tax and net
Payslip explained simply: what gross salary, withholding tax and net salary mean, how the tax card works, and why holiday pay in June and December salary are different.
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Housing5 min read
Property Tax and Municipal Charges in Norway: What Homeowners Pay
Property tax in Norway is optional for each municipality, but nearly all homeowners pay municipal charges for water, sewage and waste. Here are the rules, rates and what it costs in 2026.
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Housing5 min read
Renting out rooms and tax in Norway: when is it tax-free?
If you rent out a room in the home you live in, the rent is usually tax-free. Here are the rules for tax-free and taxable rental income in Norway – simply explained.
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Money and tax2 min read
PAYE (kildeskatt) for foreign workers in Norway: 25% flat tax and 2026 threshold
The PAYE scheme (kildeskatt) gives foreign workers in Norway the opportunity to pay a flat tax rate of 25% instead of a standard tax return. This guide explains the threshold, advantages and disadvantages.
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Work and rights2 min read
Freelancer or Sole Proprietor (ENK)? Tax, VAT and social safety net
In Norway there are three legal forms for self-employed work: employee, freelancer and sole proprietor (ENK). Here explained are the tax differences, VAT obligations, and what social safety net coverage you lose.
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Work and rights3 min read
Work from home in Norway: rights and rules under the Working Environment Act
No one has a right to work from home in Norway – but the rules are clear when you do. Here's what the law says about equipment, tax, workplace injury, and written agreements.
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Money and tax4 min read
Tax in Norway simply explained for immigrants
A simple introduction to how tax works in Norway: skattekort (tax card), what your taxes pay for, the building blocks of income tax, kildeskatt (PAYE), and skattemelding (tax return).
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Society and history5 min read
The welfare state in Norway: how tax-financed welfare works
A simple guide to Norway's welfare state: how tax and national insurance contributions fund health, school, pensions and NAV benefits through folketrygden.
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Work and rights4 min read
Sole proprietorship (ENK): how to register in 2026
How to register a sole proprietorship (ENK) with Brønnøysundregistrene through Altinn in 2026: cost, the 50 000 kroner VAT limit, the name rule and social rights.
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Money and tax3 min read
Tax Return in Norway 2026: deadlines and pitfalls
Your tax return is pre-filled, but you must check it yourself. The deadline is 30 April 2026 for salaried employees, 1 June for self-employed. Foreign accounts, loans, and deductions such as travel and commuting are often not filled in – you must enter these yourself.
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Work and rights5 min read
Undeclared work in Norway 2026: risks, rules and rights
Undeclared work in Norway can result in tax penalties, fines and lost rights. Learn the rules, the risks and how to work and pay legally in 2026.
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Money and tax5 min read
Tax exemption card 2026: earn without tax deduction
Tax exemption card 2026 explained for Norway: see the income limit, how employers use it, and when to switch to a tax card.
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Money and tax5 min read
Tax deduction card 2026: avoid back tax in Norway now
Tax deduction card 2026 explained for newcomers in Norway: check income, deductions and withholding before errors become back tax.
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Money and tax5 min read
Tax deductions 2026: costs immigrants often miss in Norway
Tax deductions 2026 explained for Norway: check work, commuting and union costs before submitting your tax return with confidence.
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