Grow Your Workforce in Norway

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Norway

The standard VAT rate in Norway is 25%.

Social Security in Norway

Employee Contributions

• Employees contribute 7.9% of their gross wages to the social security system.
• This 7.9% contribution is already included in the tax withheld from the employee's salary.

Employer Contributions

• Employers contribute 14.1% of the employee's gross wages to the Social Security scheme.
• The employer's contribution rate can be lower than 14.1% if the company is located in certain geographical areas of Norway.
• Employers must also pay an additional 5% social security contribution on salaries exceeding NOK 750,000, regardless of location.

Work Visas in Norway

Here are the main work visas available in Norway:

Skilled Worker Visa

• Eligibility: This visa is for individuals with higher education, such as a bachelor's degree or vocational training, who have a job offer from a Norwegian employer.
• Duration: The visa is typically granted for up to three years and can be renewed.
• Family: Family members can apply for family immigration permits to join the skilled worker.

EU/EEA Citizens

• Eligibility: Citizens of EU/EEA countries do not need a work visa to live and work in Norway. They can enter, reside, and work in Norway, but must register with the Norwegian authorities if staying for more than three months.

Self-Employed Visa

• Eligibility: For individuals planning to start their own business or work as a freelancer in Norway. The applicant must demonstrate the feasibility of the business and show that it will generate sufficient income.
• Duration: Usually granted for one year and can be renewed.

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