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Now in Norway
New rules for ID checks
If you are a newcomer to Norway, you will need to meet in person at a designated tax office when applying for a tax deduction card, or to register your address with authorities in Norway.
These procedures come into force as of 1 February 2012.
- New procedures for ID checks - Norwegian Tax Administration
- Find your tax office via My Local Area - Norway.no
Kriseinfo.no is launched
Kriseinfo.no will provide valid and secure information to the general public before, during and after a crisis.
The web site will present updated and coordinated information from relevant Norwegian authorities and emergency organisations.
Sist oppdatert: 2.2.2012Did you know...?
... that you can contact the Tax Administration directly and seek help in English?
To contact the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten), you can call their telephone enquiry service on telephone number: 800 80 000, or from abroad (+47) 22 07 70 00 between 8 am and 3.30 pm (Norwegian time). Your call will be answered by an automatic answering service, dial or press 9 to be put through to the Tax Administration’s enquiry desk that answers questions in English.
As well as answering questions about taxation, the Norwegian Tax Administration is also responsible for the National Population Register. For example, they can help you with questions about Norwegian personal identity numbers, D-numbers, birth certificates and verification certificates for the right to get married in Norway.
If you wish to speak to someone face to face, you can visit your local tax office in Norway. Here is a link to a list of local tax offices in Norway.
If you live and work abroad, and have questions about taxation according to Norwegian law, contact the Central Office for Foreign Tax Affairs.
More information about the Norwegian Tax Administration and how to contact them is available on their web site Tax in Norway.
Sist oppdatert: 2.2.2012... that several conditions must be met before a marriage is considered valid in Norway?
Marriages entered outside Norway, are NOT valid if:
- either of the couple are younger than 18 years of age
- the marriage is entered into without both parties being physically present at the ceremony
- either of the couple are already married
At least one of the persons to be wed must be a Norwegian citizen or registered as a resident of Norway.
You will find more details about rules for entering into marriage in a pdf-file downloadable brochure from the Ministry of Children, Equality and Social Inclusion. The brochure has information in several foreign languages.
Sist oppdatert: 3.1.2012Frequently asked questions
How do I go about setting up a voluntary organisation?
You can find start-up information on BEDIN company information web site. You may also call the Narvik Business Hotline on telephone 800 33 840 if you would like to speak to an adviser about setting up an organisation.
Sist oppdatert: 12.12.2011
Where can I find information about opening a bank account?
The Consumer Council of Norway has a web site called "Finansportalen" with tips and advice for banking. They have published information on how to choose a bank and identification requirements for new customer relationships.
Sist oppdatert: 15.11.2011