Altinn users must complete unfinished forms by May 31, 2026, before the old system shuts down. Review powers of attorney and access permissions in the new system. Read more

The purpose of this document is to describe how electronic invoices are handled in Norway. This document explains e-Invoices, what they are, and how they are used, with special attention being paid to their legal treatment in Norway. Read more

Norway mandates e-invoicing for transactions with public authorities using the Peppol network and the EHF format aligned with EN 16931, ensuring standardized and automated invoice exchange. Looking ahead, proposed reforms would extend mandatory e-invoicing to B2B transactions by 2028 and require full digital bookkeeping by 2030, further advancing Norway’s digital tax ecosystem. Norway continues to... Read more

Norway is advancing a major digital reform by proposing mandatory e-invoicing for B2B transactions from January 1, 2027 and fully digital accounting systems from January 1, 2030, as part of a broader shift toward end-to-end digital financial processes. Read more

Foreign businesses operating in Norway must register with the Brønnøysund Register Centre to obtain a Norwegian organisation number, typically as a Norwegian-registered foreign company (NUF), even if they do not have a physical presence in the country but employ staff there. Read more

Norway’s Altinn portal has introduced an email-based login to improve secure access for users without a national ID number, with existing non-ID login methods remaining valid until 19 June 2026, after which a new email-based account will be required. Norway’s digital government portal Altinn has introduced a new login option that allows users to sign in using their email address. The feature... Read more

Norway operates a high VAT system with a 25% standard rate and reduced rates for food, transport, accommodation, and cultural services, applying equally to domestic and foreign businesses once turnover exceeds NOK 50,000. While outside the EU, Norway closely aligns with European VAT principles, enforces strong digital compliance (cash registers, SAF-T, postponed import VAT), and is moving toward m... Read more

The Norwegian Parliament (Storting) has adopted its annual VAT resolution for the 2026 budget year, confirming that the general VAT rate will remain at 25% from 1 January 2026, alongside existing reduced rates. Read more

Norway has launched a consultation on introducing mandatory digital bookkeeping and B2B e-invoicing, led by the Norwegian Ministry of Finance, with the aim of modernising accounting, reducing administrative burdens, and improving transaction traceability. Under the proposal, businesses would be required to send e-invoices from 1 January 2028 and receive e-invoices and maintain digital records from... Read more

Under the new bookkeeping rules, businesses using cash register systems must prepare a daily cash settlement. Read more

The purpose of this document is to explain rules regarding the treatment of EV chargers for electric vehicles in Norway in relation to fiscalization. The document will explain whether they are subjects of fiscalization or not, whether there are some special rules and regulations, or if there are some special rules Read more

The Norwegian Tax Administration mandates that businesses finalize all sales before issuing a daily Z report. Read more

The Norwegian Tax Administration has reiterated that invoice numbers must not be altered and may only be generated through certified invoicing software or pre-printed forms bearing the seller’s enterprise details. Read more

Bergen and Oslo are seeking national approval to allow Sunday shopping, aiming to meet tourist demand while challenging Norway’s tradition of keeping shops closed on Sundays Bergen’s city council has voted to apply for national recognition as a “typical tourist destination.” If approved, this would allow shops in certain parts of the city to open on Sundays. Oslo has made the sa... Read more

The Norwegian Tax Administration has clarified that businesses subject to bookkeeping obligations cannot issue product declarations for POS systems they develop themselves, as only independent suppliers are authorized to do so under the Cash Register Systems Act. Let's find out what elese do you need to know! Read more