DTA Negotiation between China and Norway underway
On 7 July 2017, the Finance Ministers of China and Norway met in Hamburg in the margins of the G20 Summit. The ministers discussed the global economic situation and the strong economic links between the two countries. The ministers also recognized
See MoreNorway proposes changes to the earnings stripping rules
Norwegian Ministry of Finance has issued a discussion paper on 4th May 2017, that proposes changes to the earnings stripping rules which further extends the limitation to also include interest costs on unrelated party debt at 25% . The new
See MoreNorway: Exemption from withholding tax applies
The tax authorities released a "binding advance ruling" (BFU / 17, 4 May 2017) regarding application of a domestic exemption from dividends to an Irish holding company. The judgment provides that the dividends paid by the Norwegian company to the
See MoreNorway proposes new corporate residency rules
The Finance Minister opened a public hearing regarding the corporate tax residency rules under section 2-2 of the Tax Law (Skatteloven) on 16 March 2017. There is no definition of residence is available now in the Norwegian tax legislation for legal
See MoreTIEA between Norway and UAE enters into force
The Exchange of Information Agreement regarding tax matters (TIEA) between Norway and the United Arab Emirates that was signed in 2015 entered into force on 15th February 2017. This treaty generally applies from 15th February 2017 for criminal tax
See MoreTIEA between Singapore and Norway enters into force
Competent authority agreement on automatic exchange of information (TIEA) of 2016 between Norway and Singapore has been entered into force on 31st January 2017 regarding tax. The agreement is intended to ensure that Norway and Singapore will be able
See MoreNorway publishes new rules on sharing economy
The tax administration published a report on the participation of the economy and suggested new rules for dealing with it on 19 January 2016. According to the proposed rules, there must be clearer rules on tax-exempt income and business; simplify
See MoreTIEA between Switzerland and Norway enters into force
The tax exchange of information agreement (TIEA) between Norway and Switzerland has been entered into force on 1 January 2017 through an exchange of notes (EoN). It applies from the same date of its entry into force. The agreement was signed on 26
See MoreUAE ratified TIEA with Norway
The tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) between Norway and the United Arab Emirates has been ratified by the United Arab Emirates on 15 January 2017 according to the Decree No.
See MoreProtocol to DTA between Switzerland and Norway enter into force
The amending protocol, signed on 4 September 2015, to the Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1987) between Norway and Switzerland. The Income and Capital Tax Treaty (1987) between Norway and Switzerland amended by the 2005 and 2009 protocols and entered
See MoreNorway: Updates the White and black lists
The updated lists of white and blacklisted jurisdictions released in the Official Gazette on 1 November 2016. A white list and a black list apply to decide what countries fit to the definition of having a low tax level to apply CFC taxation. The new
See MoreNorway: Country-by-country reporting under BEPS Action 13
Finance Minister of Norway published a regulation on country-by-country reporting legislation based on proposal under Action 13 of the BEPS Action Plan on 9 December 2016. . Norway’s CbC reporting regulation will be effective from beginning of the
See MoreNorway: Plans to cut corporate income tax from 26% this year to 24% in 2017
The Norwegian Government plans to cut corporate income tax and increase the tax contribution of the finance industry as part of its 2017 Budget. In line with a governmental agreement on tax reform, the Government announced on 6 October 2016 that,
See MoreNorway: Published proposal on Country-by-country reporting
The Norwegian Government published its proposal for the 2017 Fiscal Budget on the domestic Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting rules in line with the OECD BEPS Action 13 recommendations to the Norwegian tax authorities. As per the proposal, all
See MoreIMF report looks at the economic position in Norway
Norway’s economy has been hit by the fall in oil prices and a decline in offshore investment. The mainland growth fell to 1% in 2015 with a fall in private investment offset by growth in household consumption, an expansionary fiscal policy and an
See MoreNorwegian Government Issued its Proposal for Implementation of Country-by-Country Reporting
The Norwegian Government has sent its draft bill on the domestic Country-by-Country (CbC) reporting rules to the Norwegian tax authorities. As per the proposal, all multinational groups with annual consolidated group revenue equal to or exceeding
See MoreNorway: Fiscal Budget for 2016 Approved with Tax Measures
The Norwegian Government has approved its 2016 Fiscal Budget on 14 December 2015. The corporate income tax rate has been reduced from 27% to 25%. The current limit of NOK15 million increases to NOK20 million for in-house research and development
See MoreNorway Published a Public Consultation Paper Regarding CbC Reporting for Tax Purposes
Norway has published a public consultation paper regarding country-by country (CbC) reporting for tax purposes. As per the proposal, multinational groups when the ultimate parent company is a resident in Norway would be required to submit country-by
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