Amendment to the Norwegian Special Tax System for Shipping has been approved by the European Free Trade Association Surveillance Authority (EFTA Surv). Shipping income is exempted from ordinary corporate tax and only a tonnage tax related to the vessel’s tonnage is due under this scheme.
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