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Formueskatt – wealth tax in short

A wealth tax is a net taxation of a taxpayer's assets. This means that the value of its assets less debt is substituted. Assets mainly include your home, other real estate, cash in your bank account, shares, funds or other types of investments. Different types of property are valued differently and there is also a base allowance. Net worth is calculated by subtracting all debt from assets

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Arbeidsavklaringspenger (AAP) – the most important information

Arbeidsavklaringspenger (AAP) is a support program offered by NAV to provide income to people who need financial support due to illness or injury. The aim is to explain your options for retaining or returning to work. Typically, working capacity must be reduced by at least 50 percent and the person must have been a member of the social security scheme (folketrygden) for at least

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Barnevernet – Norwegian Child Welfare Authority

Barnevernet, the Norwegian Child Care Service, often arouses interest among Poles living in Norway - unfortunately, it does not necessarily evoke positive feelings. There are many myths surrounding this institution, especially regarding the way it deals with children's matters. In this article we will look at how Barnevernet works, what its role is and what its procedures are

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Get to know Startlån – your chance to own your own apartment in Norway

Does finding financing to buy or adapt your own apartment in Norway seem impossible to you? Startlån may be the solution you have been waiting for. It is a unique program that offers assistance to people who have difficulties in obtaining NOKedyt from traditional banks. What is startlån? Startlån, or 'start-up loan', is an initiative of the Norwegian government aimed at supporting people who

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Insurance for employees temporarily working remotely from Poland

Insurance for employees temporarily working remotely from Poland From July 1, 2023, new regulations regarding social insurance for employees working remotely from NOKaj, where they do not reside permanently, will apply. This applies to situations when an employee works for an employer from Norway, but works remotely from his/her home for some time. Main assumptions of the new agreement

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Unemployment benefit in Norway – what are the rules?

The Norwegian social welfare system, NAV, is widely recognized as one of the most developed and fair systems in the world. It provides the people of Norway with a wide range of social benefits that aim to ensure decent living conditions and equal opportunities for all. The basis of the Norwegian social welfare system is the principle of social solidarity. This means that all residents of Norway are responsible for

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Timebank, avspasering – what are the rules?

In Norway, we have the opportunity to take advantage of avspasering, i.e. free time in exchange for overtime. This often causes disputes with the employer and uncertainty, although it should not, because both legal regulations and internal contracts in companies determine how and when you can work beyond standard working hours and what rights and obligations arise from such hours. We will explain

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Poland-Norway transfers – what are the rules? Is tax payable?

Money transfers between Poland and Norway are a common part of the lives of people living or working in these two NOKAIs. Nevertheless, there are certain rules and regulations that are worth knowing to avoid misunderstandings when transferring funds. In this article we will discuss the rules regarding money transfers between Poland and Norway and the differences in taxes and documentation in both countries.

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