An individual who has worked in the Norway, received income, and paid taxes is advised to submit an annual income declaration. This declaration reflects the income received, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. Once the tax authorities process the declaration, they make a decision regarding the amount of overpaid or due taxes.
There are two tax systems in Norway: a fixed 25% tax rate and the standard progressive system. For those using the fixed 25% tax rate, submitting a tax declaration is not necessary. However, after evaluating the income earned and taxes paid, individuals may choose to switch to the standard system, which allows them to file an annual tax declaration and potentially reclaim any overpaid taxes.
Documents required for the declaration:
Processing time: the processing of the declaration typically takes 3 to 12 months, depending on the tax system and the tax year for which you are applying. The final decision period depends on the Norway tax authorities.
Service fee: 16% of the refunded tax amount, but not less than 1090 NOK.
A service that helps correct previously submitted tax declaration. It can reduce the existing debt. To ensure the correct amount is calculated, it is necessary to amend the submitted declaration.
Documents required for the declaration adjustment:
Processing time: it takes 6 months, but the final decision depends on the Norway tax authorities.
Service fee: 89 EUR (including VAT).
Barnetrygd - a child benefit paid in Norway, providing financial support to parents raising children up to 18 years of age.
Utvidet Barnetrygd - an additional benefit paid to separated parents who have full custody of the child, are not remarried, and do not have a cohabiting partner.
Kontantstotte (childcare allowance) - this benefit is available for children aged 13 to 19 months. The maximum period for receiving the childcare allowance is 7 months. The allowance is paid if the child does not attend daycare or attends daycare for up to 32 hours per week.
Benefit Amounts:
> Barnetrygd: 1968 NOK per month. You will receive the difference between the Barnetrygd and child benefit amount received in home country;
> Utvidet Barnetrygd: 2516 NOK per month (the benefit amount does not depend on the number of children);
> Kontantstotte: up to 7500 NOK per month.
Documents required:
Processing time: it takes from 6 to 12 months, but the final decision depends on the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV).
Service fee: the Barnetrygd child benefit service costs 140 EUR (including VAT). If the service is provided for two or more children, a fee of 100 EUR (including VAT) applies for each additional child.
Limitation period: child benefit allowance may be paid for the last 3 months.
After submitting an application for child benefits, you must inform NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) of any changes in family status, your residence (whether in Norway or abroad). You are also required to report of any changes related to employment in Norway. Failure to report these changes may result in an overpayment which will need to be refunded to NAV.
An individual who has worked in the Norway, received income, and paid taxes is advised to submit an annual income declaration. This declaration reflects the income received, taxes paid, and relevant deductions applied according to personal circumstances. Once the tax authorities process the declaration, they make a decision regarding the amount of overpaid or due taxes.
There are two tax systems in Norway: a fixed 25% tax rate and the standard progressive system. For those using the fixed 25% tax rate, submitting a tax declaration is not necessary. However, after evaluating the income earned and taxes paid, individuals may choose to switch to the standard system, which allows them to file an annual tax declaration and potentially reclaim any overpaid taxes.
Documents required for the declaration:
Processing time: the processing of the declaration typically takes 3 to 12 months, depending on the tax system and the tax year for which you are applying. The final decision period depends on the Norway tax authorities.
Service fee: 16% of the refunded tax amount, but not less than 1090 NOK.
A service that helps correct previously submitted tax declaration. It can reduce the existing debt. To ensure the correct amount is calculated, it is necessary to amend the submitted declaration.
Documents required for the declaration adjustment:
Processing time: it takes 6 months, but the final decision depends on the Norway tax authorities.
Service fee: 89 EUR (including VAT).
Barnetrygd - a child benefit paid in Norway, providing financial support to parents raising children up to 18 years of age.
Utvidet Barnetrygd - an additional benefit paid to separated parents who have full custody of the child, are not remarried, and do not have a cohabiting partner.
Kontantstotte (childcare allowance) - this benefit is available for children aged 13 to 19 months. The maximum period for receiving the childcare allowance is 7 months. The allowance is paid if the child does not attend daycare or attends daycare for up to 32 hours per week.
Benefit Amounts:
> Barnetrygd: 1968 NOK per month. You will receive the difference between the Barnetrygd and child benefit amount received in home country;
> Utvidet Barnetrygd: 2516 NOK per month (the benefit amount does not depend on the number of children);
> Kontantstotte: up to 7500 NOK per month.
Documents required:
Processing time: it takes from 6 to 12 months, but the final decision depends on the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV).
Service fee: the Barnetrygd child benefit service costs 140 EUR (including VAT). If the service is provided for two or more children, a fee of 100 EUR (including VAT) applies for each additional child.
Limitation period: child benefit allowance may be paid for the last 3 months.
After submitting an application for child benefits, you must inform NAV (the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration) of any changes in family status, your residence (whether in Norway or abroad). You are also required to report of any changes related to employment in Norway. Failure to report these changes may result in an overpayment which will need to be refunded to NAV.