Why Hire in Norway
Expanding to Norway
Norway offers a stable market, high living standards, and advanced digital infrastructure across energy, tech, maritime, and green industries. The workforce is highly specialized, educated, and adept with modern remote tools.
An EOR facilitates rapid expansion into Norway while insulating your company from complex tax obligations and strict employment governance laws.
Employment Laws
Employment Regulations in Norway
The Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven) governs Norwegian employment. Standard working hours are 37.5 to 40 hours per week. Probation periods can be up to 6 months. Dismissals require strict objective justification (such as gross breach or structural redundancy) and written formal procedures. Notice periods range from 1 to 6 months depending on age and length of service.
Taxes & Benefits
Taxation and Employee Benefits
Employer national insurance contributions average 14.1% (varying slightly by zone). Employers must provide a mandatory occupational pension scheme (OTP) with minimum 2% contribution. Employees are entitled to statutory holiday pay (Feriepenger) accrued at 10.2% to 12% of annual gross pay for 25 vacation days.
Payroll Compliance & Reporting
Norwegian Payroll Standards
Payroll is processed monthly, with reporting submitted via the Norwegian Altinn portal. Employers withhold income tax and remit national insurance contributions directly to the tax administration (Skatteetaten).
IP Assignment & GDPR
Intellectual Property and Security
Under the Employee Inventions Act, economic ownership of inventions created during employment transfers to the employer. Software copyright automatically vests with the employer. Privacy standards strictly adhere to GDPR regulations.