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The transition period from summer to autumn for many people means one thing – seasonal illnesses. People employed on a full-time basis can use paid sick leave in such situations, which allows for a peaceful recovery without worrying about finances. The situation of self-employed people (owners of sole proprietorships – ENK) is slightly different, and they are entitled to sickness benefits only

The decision to move out of Norway is a significant NOKok, which involves many formalities and obligations. Regardless of whether you are returning to Poland or planning to live in another, warmer NOKok, it is worth taking care of all the details. The process of moving out does not end with packing your bags - it is important to take care of a number of formalities that may affect

Anyone who earns more than NOK 69 in a year in Norway (for a shorter stay, the amount decreases proportionally), must pay tax. If you earn money in Norway, this text is for you. You will find out what you pay for, how much you pay and from what amounts you pay. So let's explain what we pay for and how to check the most important things -

How much is tax-free in Norway for individuals? We have an answer to this question, like many others in the field of accounting. Well, in Norway we have several tax-free amounts. You read that right – several amounts, not one. However, it is assumed that the tax-free amount is approximately NOK 70. How much is in it

Do you own a property in Norway, have you sold a house in Norway or an apartment in Poland? In any of these situations, you may have taxes payable. In Norway, it will be approximately 22% of the profit from sale, we also pay 1% property tax if it applies to us. Read on to learn more about real estate obligations in Norway!

Can single parents count on a tax deduction in Norway? Still yes, but from 2024 it will not be possible. This deduction was phased out as of March 1, 2023, which means it has not been charged since then and will not be charged in the future. But does this mean that single parents will lose money? Nor

Do you want to buy a car in Norway and wonder what fees it will involve? We help you. In Norway, we divide tax into 4 situations: Buying a new car from a dealer Buying a used car from a dealer who was previously registered in Norway Buying a used car from a dealer who was not previously registered in Norway Buying a car

Do you want to sort out your situation before the Norwegian Tax Office and avoid additional taxes? Skatteamnesti, or tax amnesty, may be the solution. Skatteetaten offers an opportunity for people with income and/or assets in Norway and/or abroad that have not been previously reported. This will allow you to avoid possible penalties and interest on the tax due! In recent years, the Norwegian Tax Office

Joint tax return for married couples – Is it possible in Norway? In Poland, the option for spouses to submit a joint tax return is very popular. This is often the easiest way to reduce taxes. But what is the situation in Norway? Is there a similar option? We invite you to read our article in which we discuss the principles of the Norwegian tax system

Tax settlement guide in Norway 2024 – what do you need to remember? Are you settling your taxes for the first time in Norway? Or maybe you're doing it for the tenth time? Regardless, there are certain things you need to remember about it anyway. Read on to know what to pay attention to! Where do I have to settle my accounts? If you've been in Norway for a while, probably

Annual settlement in Norway for 2023 – get ready with Efremtid! We will soon start the hot period of annual settlements in Norway. If you want to prepare well - read to remind yourself what this obligation of every taxpayer looks like! Remember that we can help you with your settlement. You don't even have to read this - just call us at

Changes in the rules and rates of benefits in Norway from January 01.01.2024, 2024 From the beginning of 1, changes in the rules and rates of certain important and important benefits have been introduced in Norway. What will change and what will remain the same? Read! Barnetrygd (Family allowance) From January 2024, XNUMX, we observe an increase in the rate of family allowance, called barnetrygd, for children

Any of us can get into financial trouble. In this situation, it may happen that the employer will be ordered to make monthly deductions from your salary. These deductions may result in the amount you have left to live on being too low. Each of us has the right to normal functioning, which is why the Ministry of Children and Family sets minimum rates, i.e

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

The regulations relating to the use of winter tires vary from NOKAY to NOKAJ. There are some NOKs in Europe, such as the UK and Denmark, where the law does not regulate the use of winter tires at all. In most cases, the use of winter tires is mandatory during certain periods or when weather conditions require it. Use of chains on some sections

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

The holiday season in Norway always raises many questions and doubts about feriepenger, i.e. holiday money. During the year, when we work or receive benefits, the employer or NAV pays us additional funds. These funds are intended as a replacement for our salary when we do not work due to holidays. What are the withdrawal rules? When does the employer pay holiday leave? How much you are entitled to

Both new parents and those with longer experience often ask us whether the Norwegian state financially supports families and, if so, what rules apply. The answer is positive - yes, Norway offers support programs for parents and children. In this article, we will briefly present the benefits that families in Norway (and elsewhere!) can receive. Barnetrygd

The “Family 500 plus” program and the Norwegian “barnetrygd” benefit are so-called similar benefits. This means that we should not use both forms of assistance at the same time. After the changes in June 2022, a lot has changed in the matter of child benefits. What are the current regulations related to these benefits? Poland NOKajem with priority Regardless of the professional situation of the child's mother,

Poland-Norway settlement 2022 – how to settle so as not to lose? As a rule, we are convinced that when we work in Norway and stay here most of the year, we also have tax residence here. This is often wrong thinking, which can cost us a lot in the event of an inspection from the Polish Tax Office. Often, by deducting something in Norway, we can actually gain nothing.

Remote work Poland-Norway – what is the best way to settle accounts? It happens that Poles receive an offer to work remotely in Norway. Or the other way around: Poles living in Norway want to work remotely for a Polish employer. We then ask ourselves: how do I have to settle this with the office? In which NOKaj do I have to pay my contributions? What does it look like with

A car with Polish plates in Norway – when can you drive? What documentation is required? As a rule, in Norway you have to drive with Norwegian license plates if you live here longer. This involves purchasing a vehicle in Norway or importing it from abroad, which is often expensive and unprofitable. But what if we have

Half tax for Christmas – how much truth is there in that? Anyone who has worked in Norway has certainly heard of the “half tax before Christmas”. It is said that it is a gift from NOKól, that we get more money. It is not entirely true, but as in every myth, there is some truth here. But what exactly is it about?

Sykemelding, sykepenger and egenmelding – what if you get sick in Norway? If you work in Norway, you need to know what to do in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working. Find out all the rules that apply to sick leave and personal leave. This will help you avoid problems and misunderstandings, and you will feel safer if you get sick. What are the

Holidays - the most important rules and rights Most often, we encounter holidays and holidays during the holiday season, i.e. usually in the summer. During this time, either the employer announces a work break or we request time for rest. But do you really know when you can do this? How much leave can you get? What money are you entitled to and whether it is available?

If you have decided to start your own business, you would certainly want to do it in accordance with the law and generally applicable rules. Unfortunately, most often without the help of another person familiar with the topic and the entrepreneur's responsibilities or independent training in this matter, not everything will probably be done properly. Therefore, we would like to present some of the most important rules that will help you fulfill all your obligations

What are the salaries in Norway? For several years now, Norway has been one of the destinations for foreigners who decide to emigrate for work purposes. This group includes a large part of Poles who want to improve their financial situation or decide to live in the beautiful NOKAY fjords for other reasons. Are you coming to Norway

⚠️ KILDESKATT 25% (PAYE) – MOST IMPORTANT INFORMATION! WHO IS PROFITABLE? ⚠️ ⚠️ WHEN CAN I USE THIS? There are three limits: – as long as you do not meet the regulations on permanent residence in Norway (minimum 183 days a year in Norway), you can benefit from kildeskatt 25%. You can also use it in the year in which you crossed the border

⚠️ 100 DAYS OF CHANGE IN NORWAY – HOW WILL IT AFFECT POLES? ⚠️ WHAT ARE THE SUGGESTIONS? The most important demands, some with my comments, can be found below: 📌 Residents' expenses and taxes: - deduction for employees in trade unions up to NOK 7700, - increasing the pendler deduction - lower own share in the deduction: NOK 15.000 - in practice

SETTLEMENT OF HOLDING, MINING AND TRADING CRYPTOCURRENCIES IN NORWAY If you are a person investing in Cryptocurrencies and trading them, you are probably wondering how to settle it. I invite you to read this post, which I hope will help you correctly record your NOKyptocurrency transactions. 📌 Cryptocurrencies are treated as property/income, so they are settled under

⚠️ GREEN STATES FROM 19.07/XNUMX ⚠️ A few days ago I presented you the forecasts of the Green States, now they have been officially announced. The most important rules - green = no quarantine and tourists can enter from NOK, orange, red = quarantine and no tourist entry, dark red - the first part of the quarantine is additionally in the hotel. ⚠️ WHAT IS THIS

⚠️ GREEN STATES FROM 5.07/XNUMX AND CHANGES IN REGULATIONS ⚠️ A few days ago I presented you the forecasts of the Green States, now we have them officially announced. Norway added a lot of colors to the map, but most of them are not of interest to us. What is most important - green = no quarantine, the rest of the colors = quarantine. If you want to read about all the colors

⚠️ CAR TRANSFER POLAND - NORWAY - REQUIREMENTS, TESTS RULES DATA FROM 1.07/1.07 ⚠️ In this post I will discuss the current rules for traveling Poland-Norway and Norway-Poland by car with the rules in Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Norway. The data comes from XNUMX/XNUMX. ⚠️ CAR TRAVEL POLAND – NORWAY – REGULATIONS OF SELECTED COUNTRIES Here we assume that we start the journey by passenger car

⚠️ POLAND – SWEDEN FERRY? NO QUARANTINE IN NORWAY - NEW INTERPRETATION ⚠️ Norway has defined rules in which there was a quite clear opinion that the Poland-Sweden ferry causes quarantine as the use of public transport in the red country. For many of you it was absurd and fortunately today HelseNorge issued a new interpretation after consulting lawyers.

⚠️ FORECASTS OF COUNTRIES AND HOLIDAY ISLANDS FROM NORWAY FOR 5.07/1.07 ⚠️ Norway has clearly defined the rules for recognizing a country or region as green. In this post, you'll learn my predictions based on the data so far. All data will most likely be available on July 1, FHI will announce the list on July 2.07-4.07 for government approval. We can expect acceptance by July XNUMX, but we should receive a certain list

⚠️ LEARN ABOUT MINIMUM RATES FROM 1.07.2021/1.07.2021/XNUMX - IMPORTANT FOR EMPLOYEES AND EMPLOYERS! ⚠️ As a respite from the coronavirus, I encourage you to read the minimum rates. The employer should automatically change your hourly rate from July XNUMX, XNUMX if you were to earn less than the minimum wage. The minimum rate applies to employees with an hourly rate of employment and permanent contracts. Rate

⚠️ FROM 21.06/16.07 YOU CAN ENTER FREELY FROM POLAND TO NORWAY - FIND OUT THE SET OF RULES ⚠️ Last update: XNUMX/XNUMX In this post you will find a set of rules with government sources, verified and proven. The regulations change often, so this is a post with a set of rules. Feel free to share this link: https://efremtid.no/news/covid/ (or use the share button

⚠️ VACCINATED OUTSIDE NORWAY WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER FREELY ⚠️ Norway changes its regulations very often and it is difficult to understand them. The last piece of news smuggled into the regulation is the possibility of entry for fully vaccinated people outside Norway. Currently, this is not possible, but the regulations already provide for such a possibility in the future. There is also a good chance

From June 11.06, people vaccinated in Norway and those who have had COVID in Norway are completely exempt from entry quarantine. Will tourist entry from Poland be possible? Read more 🙂 ⚠️ MINI ADVERTISEMENT: DO YOU WANT TO LEARN NORWEGIAN? 1) Great summer course: https://nataliapasternak.pl/kursy-wakacyjne-2021/ (A1, B1.1) 2) September courses: https://nataliapasternak.pl/kursy/ (A1-B2) I heartily recommend it, I taught at this school myself

⚠️ COMPLETE CORONAVIRUS RULES IN NORWAY UPDATE: 14.06/500204111420073 - WITH SOURCES ⚠️ I INVITE YOU TO COMMENT AND SHARE - REGULATIONS CHANGE OFTEN, SO I RECOMMEND TO SHARE THE LINK: https://www.facebook.com/KsiegowyNorwegia/posts/XNUMX XNUMX In this text you will find a complete set of recipes about coronavirus in Norway. This is a direct translation of selected recipes. The translation is loose and selective, so that as many people as possible understand it

⚠️ POLAND - NORWAY TRANSFER - REQUIREMENTS, TESTS RULES AND OTHER CORONAVIRUS NEWS ⚠️ In this post I will discuss the current rules for traveling Poland-Norway and Norway-Poland by car with the rules in Sweden, Germany, Denmark, Poland and Norway, and I will briefly mention Poland's COVID statistics. ⚠️ COVID STATISTICS – TOTAL NO QUARANTINE FROM POLAND SOON? Statistics for 8.06/XNUMX are

We cordially invite you to settle your accounts. You can find all the details here: Annual private settlement This year, it is worth checking the following deductions: Related to family and children: Kindergarten, SFO, transport to them and a nanny for children under 12 years of age Care for disabled children Selected alimony (until 2019 only) Single parent deduction Work related or