Daily Fines from Norway's Beneficial Ownership Register
Since 2 June 2026, Norwegian entities that have not registered their beneficial owners face uncapped daily fines. Who must register, rates and how to comply.
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Articles on Norwegian labour law, corporate law and public authorities
Practical, plain-language explanations for international companies operating in Norway.
New EU Posting Rules: Strict A1 Changes
The EU has approved stricter A1 certificate rules: 3-month prior affiliation, 2-month cooling-off breaks and no short-trip exemption for active work in Norway.
Hiring of Labour from Staffing Enterprises
How to legally hire staff from staffing agencies in Norway: Arbeidstilsynet approval, permitted use cases, equal treatment and shared HSE duties.
What is Helfo and How Does It Work?
What Helfo does for international workers in Norway: the 2026 frikort cap of 3,278 NOK and the S1 certificate process for EU/EEA cross-border workers.
Do you need a HSE-Card (HMS-Kort) in Norway?
Who needs an HSE card (HMS-kort) on Norwegian construction sites, how long temporary and physical cards are valid, and how to keep your workforce compliant.
Navigating Foreign Sick Leave in Norway
How Norwegian employers handle sick leave taken abroad: the 16-day employer period, NAV reimbursement from day 17, the 6G cap and foreign medical certificates.
Is Your Leadership Rushing or Reaching?
What Wegmans teaches about people-first leadership, and how removing Norwegian admin, HR and compliance friction frees leaders to focus on their teams.
How Does Holiday Pay Work in Norway?
How Norwegian holiday pay (feriepenger) works: calculation base, 10.2%, 12% and 12.5% rates, June payout rules and a worked example for employers.
Guide to the Norwegian Holiday Act
Key rules of the Norwegian Holiday Act (Ferieloven): 25 days' statutory leave, extra week over 60, employer say on timing and carrying over up to 12 days.
Averaging Norwegian Working Hours
How averaging of working hours works under Norway's Working Environment Act: the 12-month 40-hour baseline, 48/50/10-hour limits and a worked example.
Understanding Egenmelding Rules
How egenmelding (self-certified sick leave) works in Norway: the 8-week qualifying rule, notification duties, the 3-day and 4-times-a-year limits.
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