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Register a Trademark in Norway

Register a Trademark in Norway

The registration of a trademark in Norway has as a main purpose the obtaining of protection for a distinctive image of a company. A foreign investor who wants to open a business in Norway must check first whether the proposed trademark won’t collide with other local trademarks. The authenticity of a trademark grants your business an unique…
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Workforce in Norway

Workforce in Norway

Investors who intend to open a Norwegian company might be interested as well in some of the advantages provided by the workforce in Norway. The Norwegian population is in its majority highly qualified and educated. This gives companies multiple options for the choice of trained personnel, who can deal easily with jobs in various…
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Corporate Tax in Norway

Corporate Tax in Norway

The CIT or the tax imposed on corporate income in Norway, has continued to decrease since 2000 now reaching the lowest rate in the past 20 years. The general amount charged for companies is of 24%, with a few exceptions such as the financial sector, for which the tax rate is…
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VAT in Norway

VAT in Norway

The taxation system of Norway is very efficient and at the same time very well calculated in order to maintain an continuous investment flow in the economy of the country. The standard rate for VAT is of  25%, but there are as well some reduced rates of 15%, 12%, and 0% which are applied…
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Most Attractive Investment Industries in Norway

Why invest in Norway? Norway is rich in natural resources such as oil and gas, marine resources, forest and minerals. Norway offers an open, stable and competitive business climate with highly skilled labor force. In 2017, Norway is ranked 6 out of 190 countries for Ease of Doing Business by the World…
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Holding Companies in Norway

Why open a holding company in Norway? A holding company is a parent company which holds the shares and has control of its subsidiaries companies.  A holding company is often used as an investment vehicle and risk management tool.  There are a number of merits of opening a holding company in Norway.  In terms…
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Why Invest in Norway

Why Invest in Norway

A founding member of the United Nations, Norway has a long tradition in international cooperation. Although this country is not a European Union member, it has a special economic relation to the EU. Norway is also part of the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) and the Schengen Agreements, benefiting from…
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Shelf Companies in Norway

Shelf Companies in Norway

Shelf companies, sometimes called ready-made companies, are already established enterprises, very attractive for investors. Thanks to their business maturity, shelf companies provide several advantages such as the acquiring of bank credits in a faster and more simplified fashion. These companies represent an advantageous option for investors interested in starting their business activities in…
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Double Tax Treaties in Norway

Double Tax Treaties in Norway

Double tax agreements signed by Norway Norway has an extended network of bilateral agreements against the double taxation of incomes and capital of a company with non resident shareholders: Albania, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Australia, Austria, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cayman Island, Canada, Chile, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark,…
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Establish a Branch in Norway

Establish a Branch in Norway

A branch opened in Norway offers foreign companies the possibility to merchandise their goods and services in the country and conclude new contracts with local businesses. It is not considered a legal entity, so for the major decisions the approval from the parent company is necessary and the liability for its action is also taken by the parent company…
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