Norway

Norway is renowned for its robust welfare system, high quality of life, and a strong labor market characterized by extensive union representation. The country does not have a national minimum wage; instead, wages are determined through collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) across various sectors. This model ensures fair compensation and equitable working conditions for employees.
Contractor Management
Payroll
Currency
Norwegian krone (NKR)
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly or monthly
Employer Taxes
14.10%

Overview

Population
5.4 million
Language
Norwegian
Capital
Oslo
Currency
Norwegian krone (NKR)
Country code
+47
Min wage
No official minimum wage
Working hours
7.5 hours per day maximum
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
37.5 hour maximum

Payroll

Salaried Employees
Time-Based Employees
13th Salary

Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion

Avg employer tax

14.10%

Tax Breakdown

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

General Income Tax Rate
22%

Bracket Tax Rates (2025)

Income between NOK 217,400 and NOK 306,050
1.7%
Income between NOK 306,051 and NOK 697,150
4.0%
Income between NOK 697,151 and NOK 942,400
13.7%
Income between NOK 942,401 and NOK 1,350,000
16.7%
Income exceeding NOK 1,410,750
17.7%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
22%
Financial Sector Companies
25%

National Insurance Contributions (NIC):

Employee Contribution
7.7%
Employer Contribution
14.1%

VAT

VAT

25%

Tax Calculation for Norway
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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How it works

Onboarding Process

Onboarding in Norway typically includes the following steps to ensure a smooth transition for new hires:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

  • Register the employee with the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) for tax purposes
  • Register with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) for social security purposes

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Key Elements of an Employment Contract in Norway
When drafting an employment contract for employees in Norway, the following key elements should be included:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

Employee Leave Policies

Sick days
  • Paid sick leave is provided as per CBAs

Maternity leave
  • Paid maternity leave is provided as per CBAs
Paternity leave
  • Paid paternity leave is provided as per CBAs
Annual Leave
  • Minimum of 25 working days per year
12 Public holidays in Norway

Note: Additional regional and religious holidays may apply.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
Maundy Thursday
18th
Good Friday
20th
Easter Sunday
21st
Easter Sunday
1st
Labor Day
17th
Constitution Day
29th
Ascension Day
8th
Whit Sunday
9th
Whit Sunday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 17 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 17 May: Constitution Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day
  • 5 Jun: Whit Sunday
  • 6 Jun: Whit Monday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas

Termination Process

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

Typically 1–3 months, depending on the length of service and terms of employment

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration: Typically 6 months
  • Conditions: Must be explicitly stated in the employment contract

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Norway

Norway is renowned for its robust welfare system, high quality of life, and a strong labor market characterized by extensive union representation. The country does not have a national minimum wage; instead, wages are determined through collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) across various sectors. This model ensures fair compensation and equitable working conditions for employees.
Contractor Management
Payroll
العملة
Norwegian krone (NKR)
تردد الرواتب
Bi-monthly or monthly
ضرائب أصحاب العمل
14.10%

نظرة عامة

التركيبة السكانية
5.4 million
اللغة
Norwegian
العاصمة
Oslo
العملة
Norwegian krone (NKR)
رمز الاتصال الدولي
+47
الحد الأدنى للأجور
No official minimum wage
ساعات العمل
7.5 hours per day maximum
أيام الأسبوع
Monday to Friday
ساعات العمل اسبوعيا
37.5 hour maximum

الرواتب

الموظفون برواتب ثابتة
الموظفون بنظام الأجر الزمني
13th Salary

Not mandatory; subject to employer discretion

متوسط ​​ضريبة صاحب العمل

14.10%

تحصيل الضرائب

Personal Income Tax (PIT):

General Income Tax Rate
22%

Bracket Tax Rates (2025)

Income between NOK 217,400 and NOK 306,050
1.7%
Income between NOK 306,051 and NOK 697,150
4.0%
Income between NOK 697,151 and NOK 942,400
13.7%
Income between NOK 942,401 and NOK 1,350,000
16.7%
Income exceeding NOK 1,410,750
17.7%

Corporate Income Tax (CIT):

Standard Rate
22%
Financial Sector Companies
25%

National Insurance Contributions (NIC):

Employee Contribution
7.7%
Employer Contribution
14.1%

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

ضريبة القيمة المضافة

25%

حساب الضريبة في Norway
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تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف الشهرية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الراتب الشهري
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب الشهري

GBP 5,137
الراتب الشهري الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
تكلفة صاحب العمل
إجمالي تكلفة التوظيف السنوية
GBP 9,633
إجمالي تكاليف الرواتب السنوية
GBP 8,334
الضرائب والمساهمات المقدرة
GBP 8,334
تكلفة الموظف
صافي الراتب السنوي

GBP 5,137
الراتب السنوي الإجمالي
GBP 8,334
الضرائب المقدرة والضمان الاجتماعي
GBP 8,334
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عملية الانضمام

تشمل عملية التوظيف في Norway عادة الخطوات التالية لضمان انتقال سلس للموظفين الجدد:

Employment Contract

  • Must be in writing
  • Include job title, duties, salary, working hours, leave entitlements, and termination conditions

Registration with Authorities

  • Register the employee with the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) for tax purposes
  • Register with the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) for social security purposes

Payroll Setup

Ensure accurate calculation and withholding of taxes and social security contributions

Employee Documentation

Collect personal identification, bank account details, and tax information

Workplace Policies

Provide access to company policies, health and safety guidelines, and any applicable collective agreements

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

Pre-boarding

العناصر الأساسية في عقد العمل في Norway
عند إعداد عقد عمل للموظفين في Norway يجب تضمين العناصر الأساسية التالية:

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

سياسات إجازات الموظفين

الإجازات المرضية
  • Paid sick leave is provided as per CBAs

إجازة الأمومة
  • Paid maternity leave is provided as per CBAs
إجازة الأبوة
  • Paid paternity leave is provided as per CBAs
Annual Leave
  • Minimum of 25 working days per year
12 عطلات رسمية في Norway

Note: Additional regional and religious holidays may apply.

1st
New Year's Day
17th
Maundy Thursday
18th
Good Friday
20th
Easter Sunday
21st
Easter Sunday
1st
Labor Day
17th
Constitution Day
29th
Ascension Day
8th
Whit Sunday
9th
Whit Sunday
25th
Christmas Day
26th
Boxing Day
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 14 Apr: Maundy Thursday
  • 15 Apr: Good Friday
  • 17 Apr: Easter Sunday
  • 18 Apr: Easter Monday
  • 1 May: Labor Day
  • 17 May: Constitution Day
  • 26 May: Ascension Day
  • 5 Jun: Whit Sunday
  • 6 Jun: Whit Monday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: 2nd Day of Christmas

عملية إنهاء العقود

Permissible Grounds

  • Mutual agreement
  • Redundancy
  • Misconduct
  • Performance issues

Notice Period

Typically 1–3 months, depending on the length of service and terms of employment

Severance Pay

Not mandatory; subject to employment agreements

Probation Period

  • Duration: Typically 6 months
  • Conditions: Must be explicitly stated in the employment contract

Personal Details

Name, contact information, and role of the employee.

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Challenges of Remote Hiring in _

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نمِّ فريقك في Norway
مع ريموت باس

Norway offers a stable and attractive environment for businesses seeking to expand in the Nordic region. RemotePass simplifies the process of hiring and managing employees in Norway, ensuring compliance with local laws, handling payroll and benefits, and providing a seamless experience for both employers and employees.

يصبح بناء فريق عالمي وتوسيعه مهمة سهلة مع ريموت باس. منصتنا تبسّط تعقيدات التوظيف والرواتب والامتثال القانوني في أكثر من 150 دولة، بما في ذلك Norway.

مع ريموت باس، يمكنك ضم الموظفين الدوليين بسرعة، وإدارة الرواتب، وضمان الامتثال القانوني، وتقديم مزايا تنافسية — كل ذلك من مكان واحد. ركّز على تنمية أعمالك، ودع المهام الإدارية والقانونية علينا.

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