Norway signs renegotiated agreement with the EU to combat international VAT fraud
Norway's Ambassador to the EU, Anders H. Eide, signed a renegotiated agreement with the EU on administrative cooperation in VAT on 2 October 2024. The agreement aims to combat international VAT fraud. The full announcement was published on 21
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Norway: Parliament approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Qatar
Norway’s parliament approved the amending protocol to the 2009 income tax treaty with Qatar on 25 March 2025. The protocol, signed on 4 September 2024, is the first amendment to the agreement. It will take effect 30 days after ratification
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EFTA-Moldova free trade agreement enters into force in relations between Moldova and Switzerland
The free trade agreement (FTA) between Moldova and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states will take effect in relations between Moldova and Switzerland on 1 April 2025. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA), established in 1960,
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Norway plans tax relief for mutual (investment) funds
Norway's Ministry of Finance has launched a public consultation on the proposed new tax measures to support mutual (investment) funds. The new tax regulations aim to eliminate double taxation and offer Norwegian funds a more favourable framework.
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European Free Trade Association signs FTA with Kosovo
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland) and Kosovo has signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on 22 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. The EFTA-Kosovo Agreement covers trade in goods,
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Norway: Cabinet approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Qatar
Norway’s Cabinet (statsråd) has approved the amending protocol to the 2009 income tax treaty with Qatar on 24 January 2025. The protocol will take effect 30 days after ratification instruments are exchanged and shall apply from 1 January of
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Brazil: Congress approves income tax treaty text with Norway
Brazil’s Congress has approved the 2022 Brazil-Norway Income Tax Treaty through Legislative Decree No. 273 of 2024, which was published in the Official Gazette (Issue No. 247) on 24 December 2024. Signed on 4 November 2022, the agreement with
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Brazil ratifies new tax treaty with Norway
Brazil's Senate has ratified the new income tax treaty with Norway on 17 December 2024. This agreement will replace the 1980 tax treaty between Brazil and Norway after taking effect. Signed on 4 November 2022, the agreement with Norway aims at
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Thailand approves tax treaties with Netherlands, Norway
The Thai Cabinet approved the signing of tax treaties between the Netherlands and Norway on 24 December 2024. The new treaties will supersede the 1975 tax treaty with the Netherlands and the 2003 tax treaty with Norway. The purpose behind the new
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Norway publishes overview of tax changes for 2025
Norway’s government has released an overview outlining key tax changes which took effect on 1 January 2025. Some of the main changes include: Natural resource tax for hydropower The natural resource tax for hydropower plants has been
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Norway mandates beneficial owner registration for local companies, legal entities
Norway has issued a new legislation on 12 December 2024 mandating Norwegian companies and legal entities to register their beneficial owners in the Register of Beneficial Owners. The legislation will take effect on 31 July 2025, although
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Brazil: Chamber of Deputies approve tax treaty with Norway, amending protocol with Sweden
The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies approved an amending protocol with Sweden on 26 November and a tax treaty with Norway on 27 November. Signed on 4 November 2022, the agreement with Norway aims at avoiding double taxation of income and
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OECD: Norway signs multilateral agreement on exchange of information on CRS avoidance
A recent OECD update reported that Norway has signed the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Automatic Exchange of Information on CRS Avoidance Arrangements and Opaque Offshore Structures (MDR-MCAA) on 26 November 2024. This
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EU gazettes VAT agreement amendments with Norway
The EU has published the Council Decision (EU) 2024/2888 of 5 November 2024 in the Official Journal of the European Union on 19 November 2024, ratifying the agreement modifying the existing arrangement with Norway for administrative cooperation in
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Norway considers crypto ownership reporting rules
Norway’s Ministry of Finance unveiled a draft bill, which introduces reporting obligations for third parties serving as crypto asset exchanges or custodians, for public consultation on 15 November 2024. The consultation is set to conclude on 15
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Qatar approves amending protocol to tax treaty with Norway
Qatar's Council of Ministers approved for ratification the amending protocol to the income tax treaty with Norway on 23 October 2024. Earlier, Norway and Qatar signed an amending protocol to the 2009 Norway—Qatar Income Tax Treaty on 4
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Norway proposes changes to exit taxes in 2025 Budget
Norway’s government has proposed amendments to the exit tax regulations in the National Budget 2025, which was announced on 7 October 2024. In practice, the current exit tax rules function as a tax loophole. The Government wants to close this
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Norway announces 2025 budget, lowers tax and VAT rates
Norway’s government presented the 2025 Budget Bill, on 7 October 2024, with the aim to enhance the financial well-being of Norwegians, strengthen Norway's preparedness against war and crime, and reduce social and geographical
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