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Municipalities in the Register

The municipalities listed below are registered in Register for Governmental Approval of Financial Obligations (Local Government Act § 28 nr. 1) The register was last updated: 05.01.2026 Registered municipalities: 28 Last changes: In: 05.01.2026

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

The Kavli Prize

The Kavli Prize recognises outstanding scientific research and honours highly creative scientists. The prize should also promote public understanding of scientists and their work, and foster international cooperation among scientists.

The Abel Prize

The Abel Prize recognizes pioneering scientific achievements in mathematics. The prize shall also help boost the status of the field of mathematics in society and stimulate children and youth to become interested in mathematics.

Norway is electric

In Norway, as in other countries, we see that the transport sector has started the transition to climate-friendly solutions. No other country in the world has more electric vehicles per capita than Norway.

Tax Treaty

Tax Treaty with former British colonies The Tax Treaty between the Kingdom of Norway and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland signed 2 May 1951 was by exchange of diplomatic notes 18 May 1955 extended to include several British

Agreement Norway - Macao/China

Agreement Norway - Macedonia

Agreement Norway - Guernsey for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

Protocol Norway - Switzerland

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation amending the Convention for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital and the protocol, signed at Bern on 7 September 1987, as amended by the

Agreement Norway - Jersey for individuals

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation on individuals.

Agreement Norway - Jersey for enterprises

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey on the access to mutual agreement procedures in connection with the adjustment of profits of associated enterprises.

Protocol Norway - Luxembourg

Protocole modifiant la Convention entre le Royaume de Norvège et le Grand-Duché de Luxembourg tendant à éviter les doubles impositions et à prévenir l'évasion fiscale en matière d'impôts sur le revenu et sur la fortune, le Protocole final et le

Agreement Norway - Malawi

Agreement Norway - Saint Christopher (Saint Kitts) and Nevis

Agreement Norway - Guernsey

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of Guernsey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the States of

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

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

Norway’s efforts to promote freedom of expression and independent media

Freedom of expression is a prerequisite for a functioning democracy where all members of society have access to information and can participate in social and political life. Freedom of expression is also an enabler of other human rights, such as

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.