Foreign companies taking on projects in Norway must handle a clear set of tax rules, and permanent establishment status plays a central role. While Norway may only tax business profits that are linked to a permanent establishment, this status can arise earlier than many companies expect.
The classical and most obvious case would be that a foreign company has a “fixed place of business” in Norway, e.g. office premises. Anther case can be a foreign company that employs an “agent” in Norway, who enters into agreements with Norwegian customers on behalf of the foreign firm. Things become even more complicated in cases where the foreign company participates in a construction, installation or assembly project that lasts for more than six or twelve months – even if the actual work on site is performed by a subcontractor.
Understanding where the thresholds lie is key to avoiding unexpected liabilities.
In this webinar, ETL GLOBAL Member Aider Legal (formerly Magnus Legal) walks you through the main tax points for foreign companies with projects in Norway. Lawyers Christina Fahle and Øivind Henrik von Mehren will explain when business activity may lead to a permanent establishment, how project duration affects exposure, and why early decisions in structure and staffing matter for compliance.
Register for the webinar to gain practical insight into Norwegian tax rules for foreign projects and prepare your next assignment with greater certainty ⬇️
https://info.magnuslegal.com/permanent-establishment-exposure-and-implications
For more insights on doing business in Norway, follow the link below ⬇️
https://www.magnuslegal.com/guides-and-webinars
Please note: Magnus Legal has changed its name to Aider Legal and become a part of Aider Group, new name and new profile, but still the same team of professionals available to help you, now with more resources and services. Aider is Norway’s largest competence house in accounting and business advisory, with more than 1,900 employees across almost 54 Norwegian cities, and offices in Sweden, Denmark, and Poland.
Read more about Magnus Legal’s incorporation into Aider Legal to understand what this change means for clients ⬇️
https://blog.magnuslegal.com/magnus-legal-becomes-aider-legal?hsCtaAttrib=198656298312
