Norway

Currency
Norwegian krone
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly or monthly
Employer Taxes
14.10%

About 

Norway

Norway is a Scandinavian country that occupies the westernmost part of the Scandinavian peninsula and is known for its mountainous landscapes and dramatic fjords. It frequently ranks very highly on international metrics related to quality of life.

Overview

Population
5,391,369
Language
Norwegian
Capital
Oslo
Currency
Norwegian krone
Country code
+47
Min wage
No official minimum wage
Working hours
9 hours per day maximum
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hour maximum

Payroll

Cycle

At least once per month (details specified in employment contract)

Avg employer tax

14.10%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer

Social security – 14.10%

VAT

25%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 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
Sick days

Employees receive 100% of their salary from their employers for the first 16 days of sick leave. From day 17 till the end of week 52, sick leave is paid to eligible employees by social security and is capped at six times the base amount (99,858 NOK) of national insurance. There is no entitlement to sick leave payments after week 52. A doctor’s note is required as proof of sickness after the third day of illness.

Maternity leave

Mothers are entitled to 59 weeks of maternity leave at 80% of their salary, which is paid by national insurance. If they wish, mothers can choose instead to take a reduced maternity leave period of 49 weeks at 100% of their salary.

Paternity leave

Paternity leave in Norway is two weeks unpaid. However, parents can choose to divide the maternity leave between the mother and father as they wish (although the period three weeks before birth and six weeks post-birth are exclusively for the mother).

Termination

Termination Process

The process for termination depends on the type of contract, the details of the employee’s employment agreement or any collective agreements that might exist in their sector, and the reason for the contract being terminated. Employers have to follow the requirements of the Working Environment Act when terminating a contract and must be able to give proof to justify the termination.

Notice Period

Norway places no legal requirements on employers to offer severance pay.

Severance Pay

Norway places no legal requirements on employers to offer severance pay.

Probation Period

Probationary periods are six months. During this period, employment can be terminated by either employee or employer with two weeks’ notice.

Tax Calculation

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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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Norway

Currency
Norwegian krone
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly or monthly
Employer Taxes
14.10%

About 

Norway

Norway is a Scandinavian country that occupies the westernmost part of the Scandinavian peninsula and is known for its mountainous landscapes and dramatic fjords. It frequently ranks very highly on international metrics related to quality of life.

Overview

Population
5,391,369
Language
Norwegian
Capital
Oslo
Currency
Norwegian krone
Country code
+47
Min wage
No official minimum wage
Working hours
9 hours per day maximum
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hour maximum

Payroll

Cycle

At least once per month (details specified in employment contract)

Avg employer tax

14.10%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer

Social security – 14.10%

VAT

25%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 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
Sick days

Employees receive 100% of their salary from their employers for the first 16 days of sick leave. From day 17 till the end of week 52, sick leave is paid to eligible employees by social security and is capped at six times the base amount (99,858 NOK) of national insurance. There is no entitlement to sick leave payments after week 52. A doctor’s note is required as proof of sickness after the third day of illness.

Maternity leave

Mothers are entitled to 59 weeks of maternity leave at 80% of their salary, which is paid by national insurance. If they wish, mothers can choose instead to take a reduced maternity leave period of 49 weeks at 100% of their salary.

Paternity leave

Paternity leave in Norway is two weeks unpaid. However, parents can choose to divide the maternity leave between the mother and father as they wish (although the period three weeks before birth and six weeks post-birth are exclusively for the mother).

Termination

Termination Process

The process for termination depends on the type of contract, the details of the employee’s employment agreement or any collective agreements that might exist in their sector, and the reason for the contract being terminated. Employers have to follow the requirements of the Working Environment Act when terminating a contract and must be able to give proof to justify the termination.

Notice Period

Norway places no legal requirements on employers to offer severance pay.

Severance Pay

Norway places no legal requirements on employers to offer severance pay.

Probation Period

Probationary periods are six months. During this period, employment can be terminated by either employee or employer with two weeks’ notice.

Tax Calculation

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NO
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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
Request a detailed quotation