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Intro: Relocation resources

You’ve moved to Oslo, landed a job and a place to live. Velkommen! You undoubtedly have a few questions about things like healthcare, paid vacation and taxes. We've got you covered here.

  1. 01 Transportation
  2. 02 Learn the Norwegian language
  3. 03 Norwegian work culture
  4. 04 Employment rights
  5. 05 Health and welfare benefits and eligibility
  6. 06 The Norwegian tax system
  7. 07 Schools and kindergartens
  8. 08 How to start a company in Oslo
  9. 09 Navigate the startup ecosystem
  10. 10 Obtaining and Exchanging a Driver's License in Norway
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06 The Norwegian tax system

The tax system and the Norwegian welfare state go hand in hand. The idea is built upon a social democratic model which taxes uses tax revenue to support public services such as social services, healthcare and education.

Taxes in Norway

Illustration by Skatteetaten

The Norwegian tax year runs from January to December. Annual taxes are filed electronically on or before April 30th. In Norway, the tax system is divided into several brackets.

When calculating your tax rate, make sure to factor in income tax (22%), National Insurance (calculated on personal income), and your bracket tax (calculated on personal income). Norway also has a wealth tax, which is paid on cars, property, shares, bank deposits, etc.

In March/April you will receive notice that your tax return is available for review ("Skattemelding"). You can log in with MinID and see any adjustments. Note: if there is nothing to amend then submit it. If there are changes needed, make the necessary adjustments and submit the "Skattemelding" by April 30th.

The system itself is easy to navigate, and the easiest way is to submit your self assessment online.

You can find out more about how much you will pay in taxes and how at The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten).

Need to apply for "Skattekort"?

The best source to find out about Skattekort/tax deduction card, PAYE and is The Norwegian Tax Administration.

Public record
Your tax payments are public information. This makes Norway one of the most transparent countries in the world. Forbes wrote an article about this in 2019 (link).

How it works

Tax deduction card

This is the estimation of your income and deductions for the coming year, and how much tax you must pay.

- Applies to the current year.

- Your employer collects your tax deduction card online and deducts the specified amount from your salary.

Tax return

This is your overview of income, deductions, wealth, debt and what you paid in tax last year.

- Applies to last year.

- You will get access to this in March/April. Deadline to submit is April 30th

- You must check that all the information in the tax return is correct.

Tax assessment

This is the result, after both you and the tax authorities ave checked that the information in your tax return is correct.

- If you’ve paid too much tax, you’ll receive a refund. If you’ve paid too little tax, you must pay the difference.

- Skatteetaten will notify you by e-mail or SMS when your tax return is ready.

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