Guidelines and brochures

Key Figures 2017: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Network of public spaces - an idea handbook

The idea handbook is meant to inspire municipalities and others to develop networks of good urban public spaces. Urban public space networks are the infrastructure of streets, squares, parks, watercourses and pedestrian and bicycle connections.

Key Figures 2014: Overview and rates of direct and indirect taxes

Key figures for the Norwegian economy, main figures of the Fiscal Budget and rates of direct and indirect taxes.

Norway and the EU - Partners for Europe

Norway shares a common set of values with the EU and its member states, and we are working together to find joint solutions to common challenges.

Public Participation in Planning

How to Facilitate Increased Public Participation and Influence in Municipal and Regional Plannning pursuant to the Planning and Building Act.

Carbon Neutral Norway

Norwegian Carbon Credit Procurement Program

From political rights to political power

In 2010 one hundred years have gone since women got the right to vote in Norwegian local elections. Simultaneously women were given the opportunity to run for office in local government.

Brochure about the Norwegian Ministry of Finance

The Ministry of Finance is headed by the Minister of Finance, who has overall responsibility for the Ministry’s work and who is aided by a political staff consisting of several state secretaries and a political adviser. Read more about the ministry

KontaktskjemaNHDdep-en

Questions and Comments Form You are invited to use this form to send a message, ask a question or voice your comments to the Ministry of Trade and Industry. All the fields on the form, except the email address field, must be filled out so that we

Comments from the Norwegian Government: eEurope - An Information Society for all

The long term defence plan for 2002-2005 - Short version (text)

Short version (text)

Business and industry in Norway - The growth of industrial activity in Norway

Raw materials, such as fish, wood and iron ore, have been utilised in Norway for several centuries. In the early 20th century, hydropower was an important basis for starting Norway’s extensive, energy-intensive manufacturing industry. Foreign

Business and industry in Norway - The food, beverages and tobacco industry

Number of companies 1655 Number of employees 53 160 This sector’s export share 3 Gross product in percentage 2,0 The Norwegian food, beverages and tobacco industry has grown gradually since the end of the 19th century and is currently Norway’s

Business and industry in Norway - The mechanical-engineering industry

Number of companies 4039 Number of employees 103913 This sector’s export share 30 Gross product in percentage 6,3 The mechanical-engineering industry is Norway’s largest industrial sector and is extremely varied. Parts of it are strongly

Business and industry in Norway - The furniture and furnishing industry

Number of companies 469 Number of employees 9126 This sector’s export share 30 Gross product in percentage 0,62 The furniture and furnishing industry has developed from being a typical craft type of industry into a modern one. Traditionally, this

Business and industry in Norway - Graphic production and publishing operations

Number of companies 2099 Number of employees 37778 This sector’s export share 1,5 Gross product in percentage 1,94 Over the past few years, the Norwegian graphic industry has changed from a traditional, craft sector into a future-oriented,

Business and industry in Norway - 3) The service sector

The service sector encompasses a wide range of industries, cf the figure below. This sector covers everything from service industries that are decentralised in accordance with Norway’s settlement patterns to services offered in a market exposed to

Business and industry in Norway - Shipping

Norwegians on board 15765 Norwegians onshore 5025 Foreigners on board 48355 Number of ships NIS (01.10.00) 764 NOR (31.10.00) 933 Foreign flag (01.10.00) 650 Shipping companies ca. 450 Export share (1999) 87 Gross product in percentage (1999) 1,4

Business and industry in Norway - The travel industries

Number of employees 155 000 Gross product NOK 51 billion Gross product in percentage 4,3 Percentage of employees 6,8 The travel industries are counted as being some of the largest, fastest-growing industries in the world. The number of people

Business and industry in Norway - The building and construction industry

Number of employees 115 200 Number of companies 34 090 Gross product in percentage 6,2 The building and construction sector comprises the construction and maintenance of houses and commercial buildings, and the development of roads, airports and