Useful Business Connections That Drive Growth
We have curated the key actors you may want to connect with when entering the Norwegian market.
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority | Work Environment & Compliance
The Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority ensures safe working conditions and compliance with labour laws in Norway, providing guidance and supervision for employers and employees.
NAV – Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration | Work & Social Services
NAV is Norway’s public agency responsible for employment services, social security, and welfare benefits, supporting both employers and employees in the Norwegian labour market.
The Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) | Taxes & Duties
The Norwegian Tax Administration is responsible for tax collection, reporting, and compliance, ensuring correct taxation for individuals and businesses operating in Norway.
The Brønnøysund Register Centre
The Brønnøysund Register Centre manages Norway’s official business registers, including company registration, beneficial ownership, and statutory reporting for businesses operating in Norway.
Altinn | Norway’s Digital Portal for Business Reporting
Altinn is Norway’s official digital portal for reporting, forms, and communication between businesses, individuals, and public authorities.
Innovation Norway – Funding & International Growth Support
Innovation Norway is the Norwegian government’s main instrument for innovation and development, supporting businesses with funding and advisory services.
Digdir – Norway’s Agency for Digital Public Services
The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir) is responsible for coordinating and developing digital public services in Norway, including national digital infrastructure, standards, and data sharing.
Norwegian Financial Supervisory Authority
The Financial Supervisory Authority of Norway supervises banks, financial institutions, and markets to ensure financial stability, consumer protection, and compliance with Norwegian regulations.
Norwegian Customs – Trade, Duties & Compliance
The Norwegian Customs is responsible for regulating imports and exports, collecting customs duties and taxes, and ensuring compliance with trade and border regulations in Norway.
Statistics Norway – Official Data and Economic Statistics
Statistics Norway (SSB) is the national statistical institute of Norway, providing official statistics and data on the economy, population, labour market, and society.
Norwegian Data Protection Authority – Privacy & GDPR Compliance
The Norwegian Data Protection Authority (Datatilsynet) supervises compliance with data protection and privacy laws in Norway, including GDPR, and provides guidance to organisations processing personal data.
Norwegian Environment Agency – Environmental Compliance
The Norwegian Environment Agency is responsible for implementing environmental and climate policies in Norway, including regulation, supervision, and guidance related to sustainability and environmental compliance.
NHO – Norway’s Leading Employers’ Organisation
The Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise (NHO) is Norway’s largest employers’ organisation, representing businesses across sectors and providing advocacy, guidance, and support on labour, policy, and business conditions.
Norwegian Industrial Property Office – Patents, Trademarks & Design
The Norwegian Industrial Property Office (NIPO) is responsible for the registration and protection of patents, trademarks, and industrial design rights in Norway, supporting innovation and intellectual property compliance.
