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New ambassadors from North Macedonia, Zimbabwe and Ethiopia

Three new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to King Harald V on 20 October 2022.

Statement on shipment of grain from Odesa

Today’s shipment of grain from Odesa is an important first step in reducing global food insecurity.

Profits from natural resources will be better distributed

Energy producers and the aquaculture industry make billions of kroner on our common resources. The Government is now proposing that more of the value created should go back to society.

High-price contribution on wind and hydropower

The Government is proposing to introduce a high-price contribution, with the rate set at 23 per cent of the electricity price in excess of NOK 0.70 per kWh. The contribution is designed as an excise duty payable to the treasury. The tax will be

Resource rent tax on onshore wind energy

The government proposes the introduction of resource rent tax on onshore wind energy as from 2023. The proposal will be referred for public consultation before the end of the year, and involves the taxation of resource rent at an effective rate of

Adjustment of local and county authorities’ general grant

The Government proposes a one-year deduction in the general grant to local and county authorities with income from licence power. The proposal applies to local and county authorities in the areas with the highest electricity prices.

The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector

Oil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.

Proposal for temporary amendments to the Child Welfare Act to handle the increase in refugees from Ukraine to Norway

A large number of children are expected to arrive in Norway in the same period of time and many may require help from the child welfare service. The Norwegian Government is proposing necessary adaptations today to prepare the services to receive

New sanctions against Russia incorporated into Norwegian law

Norway has introduced additional sanctions in response to Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine. The new sanctions encompass restrictive measures prohibiting the transport of goods by road by Russian transport operators and access to ports of vessels

Temporary legislative changes proposed to ensure readiness to receive large numbers of displaced Ukrainians

The situation in Ukraine and the surrounding areas is unpredictable and Norway is planning in order to be able to receive a large number of displaced persons. High numbers of arrivals will increase pressure on basic welfare services, including

The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for Ukrainians

The Norwegian Government is expanding the temporary collective protection scheme for displaced people from Ukraine. Ukrainian citizens who were in Norway on 24 February 2022 can also receive collective protection now.

New ambassadors from Austria and Guatemala

Two new ambassadors to Norway presented their letters of credence to His Majesty King Harald V on 28 April 2022.

Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) - Taxes 2023

Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) Proposition to the Storting (Bill and Draft Resolution) For the 2023 Budget Year

Agreement Norway - Bahamas

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas concerning information on tax matters.

Agreement Norway - Jersey for tax matters

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Agreement Norway - Saint Lucia

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of Saint Lucia concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Agreement Norway - Isle of Man

Agreement Norway - Isle of Man Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Isle of Man for the avoidance of double taxation on

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