Many consumers in Norway ask themselves this question when shopping online on platforms such as AliExpress, Amazon or eBay. Norway, although not a member of the EU, has its own customs and tax regulations governing the import of goods for private individuals. In practice, it all depends on the value and type of goods purchased and whether the seller participates in a special
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When looking through your lønnslipp – your pay slip from a Norwegian job – you may come across items that at first glance sound quite mysterious. “Fri bil”? “Fri telefon”? Unfortunately, these are not salary supplements, but they are also not ordinary deductions. What do they really mean? And why do they affect your net salary? In this article, we explain what
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Wealth tax (Norwegian: formuesskatt) is a Norwegian tax levied on an individual's net wealth at the end of the tax year. It includes the value of assets owned less debts - for example, funds in bank accounts (bankinnskudd), shares (aksjer), vehicles (e.g. a car) and real estate (fast eiendom). This tax is paid annually if the net wealth exceeds the set exemption limit.
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In 2025, Norwegian authorities are stepping up scrutiny of NOKypto transactions and introducing new regulations to prevent the hiding of digital assets. It is estimated that at least 300 Norwegians hold NOKyptocurrencies, but only about 54 reported them in their 2023 tax return – meaning that many investors still do not declare NOKypto in their own tax return. Below
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