Family and children6 min read
How to write a valid will in Norway
Legal requirements, forced heirship and what you can decide freely. How to make, change and store a valid will in Norway under arveloven (the Inheritance Act), as of 2026.
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Articles
Practical articles about the Samfunnskunnskapsprøven — format, tips and preparation.
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Consumer rights and scams5 min read
Complaining to a Tradesperson: Your Rights and Deadlines for Defects
Is there a fault or defect in work a tradesperson (håndverker) did on your home? Here's how to complain (reklamere), what you can demand, and the deadlines under the håndverkertjenesteloven (Craftsman Services Act).
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Transport4 min read
Parking permit for people with reduced mobility (HC card): requirements and how to apply
You get an HC card from the kommune (municipality) if you have serious difficulty walking and a special need for easier parking. See the requirements, how to apply, and what the card gives you.
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Welfare and NAV5 min read
Compensation for victims of violence in Norway: who gets it and how
Voldserstatning (violence compensation) is money the state can pay you after violence or abuse. See who can get it, the requirement to report to the police, the deadlines, and what is covered.
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Welfare and NAV4 min read
Ledsagerbevis (companion card) in Norway: who can get it and how to apply
Ledsagerbevis lets a necessary companion enter for free where the scheme is accepted. See who can get the card, how to apply to the kommune (municipality), and where it is valid.
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Family and children5 min read
Becoming a Foster Home in Norway: Requirements and Process
What a foster home is, which requirements apply, and how you become a foster parent in Norway – process, follow-up and payment explained simply.
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Education and school3 min read
Realkompetansevurdering: get your competence approved
Realkompetansevurdering is a free assessment where the fylkeskommune measures everything you know against the curriculum for a subject. Here's how it works, and how to apply.
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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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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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