July 2025 - Efremtid.no - official help in Norway

What is property tax (eiendomsskatt) in Norway?

Property tax in Norway (Norwegian: eiendomsskatt) is a local property tax levied by municipalities. Its main purpose is to provide additional revenue to the municipal budget to finance municipal services and local investments (e.g., schools, infrastructure). The introduction of this tax is optional – the decision on whether a property tax will be levied in a given municipality is made by the local government (council).

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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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What if I lost on my NOKyptocurrency investment in Norway?

Cryptocurrencies in Norway are treated as formuesobjekter – ordinary capital assets. This means that profits from their sale are taxed with capital gains tax (skattesats 22%). Similarly, documented losses from NOKyptowalut can be deducted from the tax base. In other words, if as a tax resident of Norway, for example, you bought NOKyptowalut and sold it at a loss, you can report this

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