Norwegian proposal to change the VAT regulations for cross-border services
Changes in the Norwegian VAT regulations from 2026
The OECD clarifies when home offices create a permanent establishment
In a letter of assignment to the Norwegian Tax Administration, the Ministry of Finance has proposed to speed up the Tax Administration has been asked to submit a report by 15 December 2026.
Changes in the Norwegian VAT regulations from 2026
Norwegian tax and tax reporting obligations for foreign businesses
The OECD clarifies when home offices create a permanent establishment
Norwegian proposal to change the VAT regulations for cross-border services
Proposed changes for Norwegian VAT in the 2026 national budget
Norwegian proposal to change the VAT regulations for cross-border services
SAF-T Accounting (Financial) is a standard format for exchanging accounting data. SAF-T, or Standard Audit File-Tax, has been developed jointly by industry organizations, system suppliers and the Norwegian Tax Administration, on the recommendation of the OECD.
On 1. October, it was made possible to register beneficial owners in the new register of beneficial owners. By 31. July 2025, companies, several associations, foundations and others must register their beneficial owners in the register.
New size limits for “small enterprises” in the Accounting Act of NOK 84 million in balance sheet total and NOK 168 million in sales revenues will enter into force on 1. November 2024 and will be applied from the financial year starting 1 January 2024, or later. This will lead to more enterprises classifying for the category of "small enterprises" and can use simplified rules for small enterprises.
The register of beneficial owners has now opened for registration. Companies and other legal entities can start registering information about their beneficial owners. In order to give the businesses time to adapt, a phasing-in period of 10 months has been given. The obligation to register information about beneficial was introduced with effect from 1 October 2024, but the rule on compulsory fines will not apply until 31 July 2025.
New requirements for the employment agreement from 1 July 2024
When conduction business in Norway, there may be reporting obligations applicable for your business. In this letter we have summarized the most common reporting obligations for Norwegian branches. A branch (NUF) must be registered to fulfill any reporting requirements.
Foreign entities might have an obligation to register for VAT in Norway