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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Articles
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Practical5 min read
Altinn: how you use Norway's digital office
Altinn is the public sector's digital office. How to log in with ID-porten, read messages in your inbox and submit forms like VAT returns and wage reports.
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Family and children4 min read
Reduced parental payment: cheaper daycare 2026
Maximum fee for daycare is 1,200 kroner in 2026. With a low income, you can get reduced parental payment, free core hours or sibling discount.
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Education and school5 min read
School schedule and time off: apply before you travel
When are school holidays in Norway, and how do you request time off from school? The municipality sets the school schedule, and you must apply for leave beforehand—otherwise you risk a fine.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Assistive aids from NAV: free loan you have the right to
NAV Hjelpemiddelsentral loans out assistive aids for free when you have a permanent functional limitation. See what you can get, who qualifies, and how to apply.
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Consumer rights and scams5 min read
Contents insurance for renters: why you need it
Contents insurance covers your belongings against fire, water and theft. The landlord's insurance does not. See what it covers, what it costs and how to choose.
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Comparison5 min read
Fixed or spot price on electricity? How to choose
Spot price follows the market hour by hour, fixed price gives you a fixed rate per kWh. Understand the difference, electricity support and Norgespris, and choose the right electricity contract.
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Health4 min read
Physiotherapy in Norway: treatment, out-of-pocket costs and free-pass card
Physiotherapy in Norway doesn't require a doctor's referral. At a contracted physiotherapist, you only pay out-of-pocket costs (egenandel) up to the free-pass card limit of 3,278 kroner in 2026.
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Health5 min read
Free health checks and vaccinations for newcomers in Norway
Newly arrived refugees, asylum seekers and family-reunited persons have the right to free health checks, tuberculosis testing and vaccinations. Here's how to use the offer.
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Transport5 min read
Toll charges and AutoPASS in Norway: avoid overpaying
How toll charges and AutoPASS work in Norway. Get a free tag, 20 percent discount, hourly rule, monthly cap, electric vehicle rate and cheaper ferries.
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Society and history5 min read
Time Off for Religious Holidays from Work and School
Do you have a religious holiday that is not a Norwegian public holiday? Then you have the right to up to two days off from work or school per year. Here is how you use this right.
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Health5 min read
Teeth straightening for children: what HELFO covers (2026)
Is teeth straightening free for children? No – HELFO covers 100, 75, or 40 percent depending on need, and you pay the remainder. Here's how to get support.
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