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Norway
Europe
Lucky Nomads World Index
68.44 / 100
0.90
Global rank
#73
Corporate tax
22%
Personal tax
47.4%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index8.6 / 10
- Affordability Index3.7 / 10
- Entry Ease Index6.8 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index1.6 / 101.1
- WiFi Index8.6 / 10
- Admin Ease Index9.2 / 10
- Healthcare Index8.7 / 10
- City Comfort Index8.9 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index4.3 / 10
- Banking Index9.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index8.8 / 10
- Justice & Order Index9.0 / 10
- Quality of Life Index8.5 / 10
- Open Society Index9.5 / 10
- Flight Index5.8 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index9.3 / 10
- English Index8.0 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.7 / 10
- AI Access Index7.7 / 10
- Economic Openness Index7.8 / 10
- Market Depth Index7.4 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.8 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Oslo
- Population (approx.)
- 5,653,000
- Area (km²)
- 385,207 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- NOK
- Currency name
- Norwegian krone
- Main airport IATA code
- OSL
- Airport name
- Oslo Airport, Gardermoen
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $3,008/month
- Main languages
- Norwegian
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Europe
- Web TLD
- .no
- Phone calling code
- +47
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 22%HighWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 47.4%Very highWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Worldwide taxation of resident companies. Participation exemption (fritaksmetoden, Tax Act section 2-38) exempts dividends and capital gains on qualifying shares of EEA-resident companies and treaty-country subsidiaries with substance. No structural foreign permanent establishment exemption is available outside the participation exemption.
Headline 22 percent flat corporate income tax. 25 percent rate applies to financial institutions (banks and insurance companies). Petroleum activities on the Norwegian Continental Shelf are taxed at 78 percent combined (22 percent CIT plus 71.8 percent technical special tax with full CIT deduction in the special tax base). Hydropower above 10,000 kVA, aquaculture and onshore wind are subject to additional 25 to 57.7 percent resource rent surcharges.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Standard worldwide taxation of residents (183 days in any 12-month period, or 270 days in any 36-month period). PAYE Kildeskatt scheme allows a flat 25 percent withholding (17.4 percent if A1 social-security exemption) for foreign workers limited to the first year of residency, capped at income for 2026. Annual wealth tax of 1.0 to 1.1 percent on global net assets above single ( couple).
Combined top marginal rate near 47.4 percent on labor income (22 percent fellesskatt plus 17.8 percent trinnskatt level 5 above plus 7.6 to 7.8 percent National Insurance). Effective rate on dividends approximately 51.5 percent through the 1.72 multiplication factor. Norway has no HNWI flat tax, no non-dom regime and no new-resident holiday.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Norwegian Tonnage Tax Regime for Shipping (Rederiskatteordningen)
AvailablePermanent corporate tax exemption for qualifying shipping income, replaced by a tonnage-based annual tax.
SkatteFUNN R&D Tax Incentive Scheme
AvailableRefundable tax credit equal to 19 percent of qualifying R&D project costs, capped at NOK 25 million in eligible costs per company per year (maximum…
For individuals
Pay-As-You-Earn for Foreign Workers (Kildeskatt på lønn)
AvailableVoluntary flat-rate scheme for foreign workers with limited Norwegian tax liability.
You either qualify for Norway's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
Check my eligibilityVisa and mobility
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Norway lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored), work (self sponsored), family and dependant routes, and student and graduate routes. Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
8 programmes listed · 8 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
3 programmesEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
International Company Assignment (Intra-Company Transfer)
- Available
Skilled Worker Permit (Higher Education)
- Available
Skilled Worker Permit (Vocational Training)
Work (self sponsored)
2 programmesSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Self-Employed Person with Company Abroad (Independent Contractor)
- Available
Self-Employed Person with Company in Norway
Family and dependant routes
1 programmeSpouse, dependant, and family reunion style permits.
- Available
Family Immigration Permit
Student and graduate routes
2 programmesStudy-linked permits and post-study transition routes.
- Available
Job Seeker Permit (Recent Graduates and Researchers)
- Available
Student Residence Permit
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Norway.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- Open Society Index9.5 / 10Exceptional open society index
- Environmental Quality Index9.3 / 10Exceptional environmental quality index
- Admin Ease Index9.2 / 10Minimal day-to-day bureaucracy
Weakest dimensions
- Tax Freedom Index1.6 / 10
- Affordability Index3.7 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
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