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Treaty withholding tax rates on dividends from Norway

Country Ordinary rates Parent/ subsidiary Parent/subsidiary rate requirements Without tax treaty 25 25 Albania 15 5 25% capital participation Argentina 15 10 25% capital participation Azerbaijan 15 10 30% capital participation and investment of at

Gender and sexual diversity

Everyone is entitled to the universal human rights and freedoms, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. In many countries, there has been a positive development towards inclusion and equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual,

Food security

The issue of food security is to guarantee everyone access to sufficient and safe food - even in times of crisis. Self-sufficiency is important for food security.

Food and Consumers

Norwegian consumers take a great interest in how food is produced, processed and traded in Norway, and consumer opinion is given considerable weight when formulating food policies.

Food safety

In comparison to other countries, Norway has few problems with food as a disease vector. Although food safety is generally good, it requires a sustained effort to ensure that food remains safe.

Food

Food is public health and it is delight, it is national and international, trendy and traditional. Food determines family budgets and social economics, regional policy and industrial policy, management of fisheries and - not least - of agriculture.

Tertiary Vocational Education

Tertiary vocational education provides vocational education founded on upper secondary education or equivalent prior learning and work experience, and comprises the equivalent of at least one-half and no more than two entire academic years.

Enova

Enova is a state enterprise owned by the Ministry of Climate and Environment. The purpose of Enova and the Climate and Energy Fund is to contribute to meeting Norway’s climate commitments and to promote effective climate and energy transition

Web page: https://www.enova.no/about-enova/

Civil Security Clearance Authority

The Norwegian Civil Security Clearance Authority is responsible for security clearances in the civil sector.

Guide for the mutual agreement procedure pursuant to tax treaties (MAP)

Guidance for mutual agreement procedure pursuant to tax treaties (MAP)

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute

The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, which is the national meteorological centre for civilian and military purposes, provides services such as weather forecasts and climate monitoring.

Web page: https://www.met.no/en

Requests for Judicial Assistance in Civil and Criminal Matters (Letters of Request)

When assistance from the authorities of another State is required in connection with a civil or criminal case, a request may be submitted for such assistance.

Supervision of foster homes

The municipality where the foster home is located is responsible for supervision of all children in foster homes.

Forests and climate

Forests contribute positively to a sustainable climate balance, both as a carbon sink and a renewable resource that can replace alternatives more harmful to the climate.

Forestry

The potential for increased value creation is large.Forestry policy must facilitate sustainable resource management, where harvesting does not exceed the regrowth rate, and take into account other essential functions of forests - as wildlife habitat

Use of wood

Wood is a renewable and climate friendly raw material that is increasingly in demand. It is a goal to increase the use of wood to replace materials with a more detrimental impact on the climate.

Disability Benefits

Disability benefits from the National Insurance Scheme are intended to secure income for individuals whose earning capacity has been permanently reduced due to illness, injury, or defect.

What is Norway’s export control system?

Norway’s export control system is intended to ensure that defence-related products, technology and services are exported only from Norway in accordance with Norwegian security and defence policy. It also aims to prevent exports of dual-use items

Admission to studies

The Norwegian Ministry of Education and Research determines rules for admission to education.

Bioenergy

Increased production and use of bioenergy is a high priority in Norway. Bioenergy is recovered from several types of biomass - among them forest-generated raw materials.