OECD publishes transfer pricing profiles for eight countries
The OECD has published the revised transfer pricing country profiles, including profiles for Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Greece, Iceland, Korea (Rep.), and Norway on 22 January 2026. These profiles focus on countries'
See MoreAmending protocol to tax treaty between Norway, Qatar enters into force
In an update, Norway's government clarified that the protocol amending the 2009 income tax treaty between Norway and Qatar entered into force on 4 September 2025. The amendments modernise the treaty in line with OECD BEPS standards and strengthen
See MoreNorway: Council of State revises supplementary tax law in line with 2024–25 inclusive framework
Norway’s Council of State has approved Act No. 123 of 22 December 2025 (Prop. 1 LS 2025–2026) amending the Supplementary Tax Act, which establishes the country’s Pillar 2 minimum tax framework for groups meeting the EUR 750 million
See MoreHong Kong, Norway sign income tax treaty
Hong Kong’s Inland Revenue Department announced, on 16 December 2025, that Hong Kong and Norway had signed a comprehensive income tax treaty aimed at preventing double taxation and promoting cross-border investment. Under the agreement, the
See MoreChile: SII publishes circular on MFN clause activation in tax treaties with five countries
Chile’s tax authority (SII) issued Circular No. 65 on 3 December 2025, addressing the activation of Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) clauses in Chile’s tax treaties with Belgium, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, and Uruguay. These clauses are
See MoreNorway: Parliament approves 2026 budget bill, corporate tax rate unchanged
Norway’s parliament passed the proposed 2026 Budget bill on 5 December 2025. This follows Norway’s government's presentation of its 2026 state and national budget proposals on 15 October 2025. The bill boosts welfare, defence, and climate
See MoreQatar ratifies protocol amending tax treaty with Norway
Qatar issued a decree on 13 November 2025 approving the amending protocol to its 2009 income tax treaty with Norway. The protocol, signed on 4 September 2024, is the first amendment to the agreement. It will take effect 30 days after
See MoreNorway: Cabinet approves tax treaty with China
Norway's Cabinet has approved the new 2025 China-Norway Income Tax Treaty through Bill No. Prop. 6 S (2025–2026) on 31 October 2025. The agreement aims to prevent double taxation on income and curb tax evasion between Norway and China. The
See MoreNorway: Government presents 2026 Budget Bill, corporate income tax to remain at current levels
The 2026 Budget Bill prioritises welfare, health, defence, reducing electric car subsidies, cutting income and electricity taxes to boost purchasing power, and closing tax loopholes. Norway’s government has presented its proposal for the state
See MoreEuropean Commission to negotiate with Norway on administrative cooperation in direct tax
This proposed agreement aims to align Norway with certain aspects of the EU Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DAC), enabling the automatic exchange of tax-related information. The European Commission announced its decision to move
See MoreOECD: Finland, Liechtenstein, and Norway join GIR MCAA
In total, 20 countries have signed the agreement as of 30 September 2025. According to an OECD update on 30 September 2025, Finland, Liechtenstein, and Norway have signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of GloBE
See MoreNorway intensifies VAT audits and enforcement for online businesses
Norway’s tax authorities' audits of 150 foreign digital service providers recovered nearly NOK 4.9 billion in VAT, penalties, and post-registration filings between 2016 and 2025. Norway’s tax administration (Skatteetaten), in a press
See MoreIndia–EFTA trade agreement enters into force
India signed the agreement with EFTA member states on 10 March 2024. The trade and economic partnership agreement between the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) and India will
See MoreNorway proposes phased B2B e-invoicing and digital bookkeeping mandate
The deadline for sending feedback is 31 October 2025. Norway's Ministry of Finance has initiated a public consultation on 1 July 2025, regarding the proposed mandatory digital bookkeeping and B2B e-invoicing for all domestic and foreign entities
See MoreNorway issues list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions
Norway's Ministry of Finance adopted a regulation listing non-cooperative tax jurisdictions to align with EU and EEA obligations. Norway’s Ministry of Finance adopted the Regulation on Non-Cooperative Jurisdictions for Tax Purposes, which
See MoreHong Kong, Norway conclude income tax treaty talks
Hong Kong and Norway agreed to accelerate the signing of an income tax treaty. The Hong Kong government announced on 13 June 2025 that Hong Kong and Norway have reaffirmed their commitment to expediting the signing of an income tax
See MoreNorway: Ministry of Finance announces corporate tax rates effective from July 2025
Norway's Ministry of Finance announced tax updates effective July 2025, which includes reduced VAT for water services, limited CO2 tax exemptions for shipping, lower waste incineration tax for non-ETS enterprises, a military refuelling reimbursement
See MoreNorway: Beneficial ownership registration rules take effect
While documentation of beneficial owners has been mandatory since 2021, the Act on the Register of Beneficial Owners, effective 1 October 2024, introduces a registration obligation starting 31 July 2025. Norway’s Ministry of Finance announced
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