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Easily manage employment in Norway

Make employment in Norway easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Norway, all in one easy-to-use platform.

Employing in Norway

The Norwegian Working Environment Act (Arbeidsmiljøloven) spells out provisions for employee protections and workers’ rights, which apply to Norway’s workforce of 2.8 million. In addition to rights guaranteed by legislation, 50% of Norwegian employees belong to unions, which outline further rules in collective bargaining agreements.

Employees in Norway enjoy protections against discrimination based on age, religion, sexual orientation, gender expression, and race.

Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Norway.

There’s no government-mandated minimum wage in Norway. Employers are free to bargain with unions and individuals, depending on the role and industry. Despite the lack of a minimum wage, Norway has one of the highest average wages in the world, at around 640,000 NOK, equivalent to over $75,000.

Competitive benefits package in Norway

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Mental health support

Pension or 401(K)

Life and Disability Insurance

Facts & Stats

The Kingdom of Norway is a Scandinavian constitutional monarchy, noted for its rich cultural heritage, mythology, and strong economic performance. Norway ranks among the world’s happiest, most developed, and wealthiest countries, supported by universal healthcare and free education.

Capital

Oslo

Official language

Norwegian

Currency

Norwegian krone

Population

5391369

Cost of living index

3 of 139 nations

GDP real growth rate

1.2

Payroll frequency

Bi-monthly/Monthly

VAT rate

25%

Ease of doing business

Very easy

Grow your team in Norway with Remote

Looking to employ people in Norway? Firms hiring there usually must either have a local legal entity or partner with a global employment platform such as Remote that can lawfully provide employment services in-country.

Remote can employ team members in Norway and help keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Norway team so you don't need to establish local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it simple to pay contractors in Norway. Sign up now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.

Norway, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Norway may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.

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Taxes in Norway

Employer

0.00%

National Insurance (Folketrygdloven)

0%

Mandatory holiday pay

0%

Mandatory occupational pension scheme (OTP)

NOK 0 - 2000

Accident insurance (estimated cost around 1500-2000 NOK annually). The final cost depends on several factors, including the employee’s field of work, age, and sex.

Employee

0.0%

Social security contribution

0.0%

Pension contribution (charged to employees aged 17 - 69 only)

Personal income tax rates

0%

Income up to 184,800 NOK

0.0%

184,800 – 260,100 NOK

0%

260,100 – 651,250 NOK

0.0%

651,250 – 1,021,550 NOK

0.0%

1,021,550 NOK and above

Types of leave in Norway

Paid time off

Non-union employees are entitled to four weeks and one day of paid time off annually, while unionized employees are entitled to five weeks of paid leave annually. However, holiday days are not paid in Norway. Every employee is entitled to 25 day vacation days, but whether these are considered paid leave days or not, will depend on whether these are deducted from salary. The annual five week entitlement will have to be deducted from the salary to be considered as paid leave. For practical reasons, one prescribed way of performing this salary deduction is through a holiday pay distribution in June every year. There will be no tax on the holiday pay earned from the previous year. The tax free holiday pay will cover for the lost income. The four weeks of vacation days are deducted from the monthly salary of the employee, and the extra week (to complete the 25 days) is deducted from the holiday pay.

Public holidays

There are 10 public holidays in Norway for which employees receive paid time off. However, employees typically must work during the holiday during the prior year to be eligible for paid leave the next year. Otherwise, the employee is entitled to unpaid time off.

Sick leave

Employees are entitled to paid sick leave starting the first day of an illness and lasting up to 52 weeks. Employers are responsible for paying sick leave from the first to the 16th day of an employee’s illness, after which the employee can draw benefits from the National Insurance Scheme for 50 weeks. During the first 3 days of sick leave it is not mandatory to have a doctor's certificate, after the 4th consecutive day it is a mandatory requirement.

Maternity leave

New mothers are entitled to 54 weeks of paid maternity leave, compensated at a rate of 80% of their usual pay, or 100% if the employee exercises only 44 weeks of the leave entitlement.

Paternity/parental leave

Partners can share their spouses’ maternity leave entitlement except for the three weeks before and six weeks after delivery. An employee whose partner opts to take 54 weeks of maternity leave can have 22 weeks transferred to them by the partner.

Education leave

Employees who have worked with the same employer for at least three years are entitled to three years of unpaid study leave, which can be taken in one stretch or broken into smaller time periods.

Work related injury leave

Occupational injury insurance is mandatory for Norweigan employees. If an employee is injured at their workplace, they must report the injury to the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (NAV) with proof that the accident happened at work. An employee is entitled to receive up to 72,662 NOK a year in compensation due to a work-related injury. If the employee is unable to work, they are entitled to disability compensation. This compensation will depend on the percentage of incapacity the employee is able to work.

Other leave

- Hospitalization leave: Each parent is entitled to 10 days of annual leave should their child or child care provider fall ill. - Adoption: Adoptive parents can exercise the same leave entitlements available to birth parents.

Employment Termination in Norway

Termination process

Employee contracts can be terminated if a just cause is established, such as dishonesty, negligence, fraud, or any other work-related offenses. Employers are required to discuss the intention to terminate with employees before the decision is finalized.

Notice period

Firstly, a period of 1 months notice period must be provided for all employees regardless of their tenure.

  • 2 months notice: More than 5 years of Employment

  • 3 months notice: More than 10 years of Employment

  • 4 months notice: Employee who is over the age of 50

  • 5 months notice: Employee who is over the age of 55

  • 6 months notice: Employee who is over the age of 60

If the employee decides to leave, Norwegian employment law dictates that the employee will need to give a minimum of one month's notice.

Severance pay

There are no provisions for severance payments under Norwegian labor law.

Probation periods

Probation periods can last for up to six months under Norwegian regulations.

Remote Benefits Plans

At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers.

Business Travel Insurance

Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance is tailored to the specific needs of your team, whether members take short business trips or travel extensively over the year. With five plan choices—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—this solution gives team members the appropriate level of cover for health, safety, and wellbeing while on business travel.

Available in over 90 countries, the programme delivers broad international cover at competitive rates, so your people have protection wherever their work takes them. This optional benefit is flexible, letting you select cover that matches the diverse needs of your workforce. Offering business travel insurance helps protect your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruption, or loss of business equipment while they are travelling for work.

Basic

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing medical conditions: Stable conditions covered up to $50,000

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Standard

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Standard Plus

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing medical conditions: Stable conditions covered up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Premium Plus

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Emergency & Accidental Medical: $1,000,000

  • Repatriation for Medical Treatment: 100% per trip

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: $100,000

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: $25,000 per trip

  • Pre-existing medical conditions: Stable conditions covered up to $50,000

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Premium

Coverages (values in USD):

  • Excludes Medical & Evacuation

  • Baggage Delay: $100 per day up to $700 per trip *Does not apply to one-way trips

  • Personal Liability: $100,000 per trip

  • Accidental Death & Permanent Total Disability: $100,000 per trip

  • Loss of Passport: $250 per trip

  • Legal Expenses: $10,000 per trip

  • Hijacking: $1,000 per trip

  • Cancellation & Curtailment: $2,000 per trip; subject to $100 deductible per Trip *Benefit not available to residents of the USA

  • Business Equipment: Up to $1,500

  • Computer Equipment (single item limit): $500

  • Business Money: $100 per day up to $500

  • Domestic Business Travel: Trips inside country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from usual residence, where there’s at least 1 overnight stay in paid accommodation. In-country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.

Health benefits

Private medical insurance may not be mandatory in every market, but strong health benefits can materially improve employees' access to care, reduce waiting times, and elevate their overall healthcare experience. Through its Global Private medical insurance scheme, offered in partnership with a leading global insurer, Remote now offers four plan levels: Standard, Premium, Gold, and Platinum. Standard provides core cover for inpatient and outpatient needs. Premium adds dental and vision benefits for broader care. Gold and Platinum increase coverage limits and include extra services for those seeking more comprehensive protection. You can select cover for the employee alone or extend it to spouse/partner and children with the Family Coverage option, to suit your team's needs. For more guidance on fair equity and benefits best practice, you can download our Global Benefits Guide

here

!

International standard

In-patient benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

Out-patient benefits

Coverage Limit: $3,500

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $3,500

  • Deductible: $135

  • Medical Practitioner Fees & Prescription Drugs: Up to $1,350

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Not covered

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Standard tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental benefits

Not covered

Vision benefits

Not covered

Co-pay and deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Outpatient Deductible: $135

Family coverage

You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection for their spouse/parter and children.

International premium

In-patient benefits

Coverage Limit: $1,000,000

  • Hospital Accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive Care: Full coverage

  • Prescription Drugs and Materials: Full coverage

  • Surgical Fees (including anesthesia and charges): Full coverage

  • Physician and Therapist Fees: Full coverage

  • Surgical Appliances and Materials: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Organ Transplant: Full coverage

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Full coverage

  • Parent Accommodation (for children under 18): Full coverage

  • Emergency In-Patient Dental Treatment: Full coverage

  • Day-Care Treatment: Full coverage

  • Kidney Dialysis: Full coverage

  • Out-Patient Surgery: Full coverage

  • Nursing at Home or Convalescent Home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation Treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local Ambulance: Full coverage

  • Emergency Treatment Outside Area of Cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical Evacuation: Full coverage

  • Expenses for Accompanying Evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel Costs for Family Members (Evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of Mortal Remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel Costs for Family (Repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI Scans: Full coverage

  • PET and CT-PET Scans: Full coverage

  • Oncology: Full coverage

  • Purchase of Wig/Prosthetic Bra: Up to $270

  • Routine Maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of Pregnancy/Childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-Patient Cash Benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency Out-Patient Treatment: Full coverage

  • Palliative Care: Full coverage

  • Long Term Care: Full coverage (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS Treatment: Full coverage

  • Treatment for Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Up to $5,000

  • Gender Dysphoria Services: Up to $25,000 per lifetime

Out-patient benefits

Coverage Limit: $5,060

  • Maximum Plan Benefit: $5,060

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical Practitioner Fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription Drugs: Full coverage

  • Diagnostic Tests: Full coverage

  • Video Consultation Services: Full coverage

  • Specialist Fees: Full coverage

  • Chiropractic, Osteopathy, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Podiatry: Full coverage

  • Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to $600

  • Non-Prescribed Physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed Speech Therapy and Occupational Therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: See details below

  • Infertility Treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and Psychotherapy: Max 10 visits

  • Prescribed Medical Aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed Glasses and Contact Lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy: Full coverage

  • Cancer Screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and Wellbeing Checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Premium tier includes the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion, all of which are available.

Dental benefits

Cover limit: $1,000

  • Preventative dental treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine dental treatment: Full cover

  • Major restorative dental treatment: Full cover

  • Periodontics: Full cover

Vision benefits

  • Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family coverage

You can choose to cover your team's dependents, providing comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

International gold

In-patient benefits

Cover limit: $2,500,000

  • Hospital accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive care: Full cover

  • Prescription drugs and materials: Full cover

  • Surgical fees (including anaesthesia and charges): Full cover

  • Physician and therapist fees: Full cover

  • Surgical appliances and materials: Full cover

  • Diagnostic tests: Full cover

  • Organ transplant: Full cover

  • Psychiatry and psychotherapy: Full cover

  • Parent accommodation (for children under 18): Full cover

  • Emergency in-patient dental treatment: Full cover

  • Day-care treatment: Full cover

  • Kidney dialysis: Full cover

  • Out-patient surgery: Full cover

  • Nursing at home or convalescent home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local ambulance: Full cover

  • Emergency treatment outside area of cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical evacuation: Full cover

  • Expenses for accompanying evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel costs for family members (evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of mortal remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel costs for family (repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI scans: Full cover

  • PET and CT-PET scans: Full cover

  • Oncology: Full cover

  • Purchase of wig/prosthetic bra: Up to $270

  • Routine maternity: Up to $6,000

  • Complications of pregnancy/childbirth: Up to $13,500

  • In-patient cash benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency out-patient treatment: Full cover

  • Palliative care: Full cover

  • Long term care: Full cover (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS treatment: Full cover

  • Treatment for alcohol and drug addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender dysphoria services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-patient benefits

Cover limit: $6,000

  • Maximum plan benefit: $6,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical practitioner fees: Up to $1,350

  • Prescription drugs: Full cover

  • Diagnostic tests: Full cover

  • Video consultation services: Full cover

  • Specialist fees: Full cover

  • Chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, podiatry: Full cover

  • Prescribed physiotherapy: Up to $1,275

  • Non-prescribed physiotherapy: Up to 10 visits

  • Prescribed speech therapy and occupational therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $300

  • Health and wellbeing checks: See details below

  • Infertility treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and psychotherapy: Max 20 visits

  • Prescribed medical aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $250

  • Hormone replacement therapy: Full cover

  • Cancer screening (see details below): Up to $300

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and wellbeing checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $300

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Gold tier also includes: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.

Dental benefits

Cover limit: $1,000

  • Preventative dental treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine dental treatment: Full cover

  • Major restorative dental treatment: Full cover

  • Periodontics: Full cover

Vision benefits

  • Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination

Co-pay and deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family coverage

You can choose to cover your team's dependents, providing comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

International platinum

In-patient benefits

Cover limit: $5,000,000

  • Hospital accommodation: Private room

  • Intensive care: Full cover

  • Prescription drugs and materials: Full cover

  • Surgical fees (including anaesthesia and charges): Full cover

  • Physician and therapist fees: Full cover

  • Surgical appliances and materials: Full cover

  • Diagnostic tests: Full cover

  • Organ transplant: Full cover

  • Psychiatry and psychotherapy: Full cover

  • Parent accommodation (for children under 18): Full cover

  • Emergency in-patient dental treatment: Full cover

  • Day-care treatment: Full cover

  • Kidney dialysis: Full cover

  • Out-patient surgery: Full cover

  • Nursing at home or convalescent home: Up to $3,375

  • Rehabilitation treatment: Up to $3,375

  • Local ambulance: Full cover

  • Emergency treatment outside area of cover: Up to $50,000

  • Medical evacuation: Full cover

  • Expenses for accompanying evacuation: Up to $2,700

  • Travel costs for family members (evacuation): Up to $2,700

  • Repatriation of mortal remains: Up to $13,500

  • Travel costs for family (repatriation): Up to $4,050

  • CT and MRI scans: Full cover

  • PET and CT-PET scans: Full cover

  • Oncology: Full cover

  • Purchase of wig/prosthetic bra: Up to $270

  • Routine maternity: Up to $10,000

  • Complications of pregnancy/childbirth: Up to $50,000

  • In-patient cash benefit: $205 per night (max 25 nights)

  • Emergency out-patient treatment: Full cover

  • Palliative care: Full cover

  • Long term care: Full cover (max 90 days)

  • HIV/AIDS treatment: Full cover

  • Treatment for alcohol and drug addiction: Up to $15,000

  • Gender dysphoria services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime

Out-patient benefits

Cover limit: $15,000

  • Maximum plan benefit: $15,000

  • Deductible: None

  • Medical practitioner fees: Full coverage

  • Prescription drugs: Full cover

  • Diagnostic tests: Full cover

  • Video consultation services: Full cover

  • Specialist fees: Full cover

  • Chiropractic, osteopathy, homeopathy, acupuncture, podiatry: Full cover

  • Prescribed physiotherapy: Up to $2,500

  • Non-prescribed physiotherapy: Up to 20 visits

  • Prescribed speech therapy and occupational therapy: Up to $1,520

  • Vaccinations: Up to $500

  • Health and wellbeing checks: See details below

  • Infertility treatment: Up to $16,000

  • Psychiatry and psychotherapy: Max 30 visits

  • Prescribed medical aids: Up to $675

  • Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $500

  • Hormone replacement therapy: Full cover

  • Cancer screening (see details below): Up to $500

  • Annual pap smear

  • Mammogram (every two years for women aged 45+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or younger where a family history exists)

  • Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or 40+ where a family history exists)

  • Annual faecal occult blood test

  • BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic test (where a direct family history exists)

  • Health and wellbeing checks: Includes screenings for early detection of illness or disease (see details below): Up to $500

  • Physical examination

  • Blood tests (full blood count, biochemistry, lipid profile, thyroid function test, liver function test, kidney function test)

  • Cardiovascular examination (physical examination, electrocardiogram, blood pressure)

  • Neurological examination (physical examination)

  • Bone densitometry (every five years for women aged 50+)

  • Well child test (for children up to the age of six years)

The Platinum tier also includes: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.

Dental benefits

Cover limit: $2,500

  • Preventative dental treatment: 100% refund

  • Routine dental treatment: Full cover

  • Major restorative dental treatment: Full cover

  • Periodontics: Full cover

Vision benefits

  • Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $500, including eye examination

Co-pay and deductible

  • Co-pay: None

  • Deductible: None

Family coverage

You may choose to include your team's dependents, providing comprehensive protection for their spouse/partner and children.

Life insurance

Life insurance is not mandatory in this country, but offering it can materially improve employees' financial security and peace of mind.

The Global Life Insurance option provides flexible cover levels from $50,000 to $600,000, tailored to company and employee needs.

This benefit has two options:

  • The Basic offering provides Life Insurance. In the unfortunate event of an employee’s demise, their beneficiary will receive a payout of up to 6 times the employee’s annual salary, subject to the selected cover limit; the payout will not exceed that limit.

  • The Comprehensive Offering at Remote combines Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability (PD). For accidental death, dismemberment, or permanent disability the compensation is up to 5 times the employee’s annual salary, capped at the selected cover limit; the payout will not exceed that limit.

Be aware that some countries may charge insurance premium tax on the monthly premiums the company pays for life cover. Life insurance may also be treated as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK), so monthly premiums could be counted as part of an employee's taxable income under local law. When offered, life insurance must be provided equally to all employees in the country.

Basic

Life insurance

Cover level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection for beneficiaries following the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

  • Example: See help article for details

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

Not covered

Permanent disability

Not covered

Comprehensive

Life insurance

Cover level: Options ranging from $50,000 to $600,000

  • Provides financial protection for beneficiaries following the death of an insured team member.

  • In the unfortunate event of a team member’s demise, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower).

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D):

  • Provides financial support to beneficiaries in the event of an insured team member's accidental death or dismemberment.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The exact payout varies depending on the type of injury sustained, as specified in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.

Permanent disability

  • Provides financial support to insured team members with permanent total or permanent partial disabilities caused by accident or illness.

  • Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level (whichever is lower). The insurance provider assesses the extent of the permanent disability to determine the final compensation:

  • Disabilities below 33.33%: No compensation

  • Disabilities between 33.33% and 66.67%: Compensation calculated as a percentage of the capped amount

  • Permanent disabilities exceeding 66.67%: Full capped compensation amount

For worked examples of compensation calculations for Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability, see the help article for details

If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

Mental health

Mental health benefits are optional in this country, but they can materially improve employees' emotional wellbeing and overall productivity. Remote partners with a leading employee mental wellbeing provider to offer a comprehensive platform on desktop and mobile. It includes 1-to-1 therapy with a curated network of high-quality therapists in over 35 languages. An advanced matching service finds a suitable therapist within 48 hours, with a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personal wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and tools to track progress. The platform also includes a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks and podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning series for managers. There are 24/7 mental health helplines for urgent support. Mental health programmes can be provided across 5 different plans. In some countries, mental health benefits may be treated as 'Benefits in Kind' (BIK), meaning monthly premiums could be counted as part of an employee's taxable income under local law. When offered, these benefits must be made available equally to all employees in the country.

Basic

Platform access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:

  • Personalised wellbeing assessment

  • Access to a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation tracks, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learning and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with a dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and coaching sessions

  • Not included in the Basic plan

  • Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves if required.

Standard

Platform access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:

  • Personalised wellbeing assessment

  • Access to a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation tracks, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learning and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with a dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and coaching sessions

  • Includes one pre-paid therapy/coaching session per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.

Plus

Platform access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:

  • Personalised wellbeing assessment

  • Access to a world-class, self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and microlearning series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learning and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with a dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and coaching sessions

  • Includes three pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.

Premium

Platform access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:

  • Personalised wellbeing assessment

  • Access to a world-class, self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and microlearning content series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learning and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with a dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and coaching sessions

  • Includes six pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.

Platinum

Platform access

Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:

  • Personalised wellbeing assessment

  • Access to a world-class, self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and microlearning series for managers

  • Access to manager-specific learning and resources

  • Precision matching for 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages

  • Professional coaching

  • Text-based chat with a dedicated practitioner

  • 24/7 global support in all languages

  • Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform

Therapy and coaching sessions

  • Includes twelve pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year

  • Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.

Wellness

Wellness benefit

Clients can elect to provide the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and choose from several contribution tiers, giving their team members a monthly wallet that can be used with a virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or other approved vendors for lifestyle and wellness purchases. The offered services include:

  • Physical and mental health support, including gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.

  • Lifestyle services such as streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other offerings that support work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

  • Personalised recommendations to help employees choose the benefits most relevant to them.

  • Platform support for employees who need immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related matters.

The available contribution amounts are:

  • $25 USD

  • $50 USD

  • $100 USD

  • $150 USD

  • $200 USD

  • $250 USD

  • $300 USD

Transparent pricing, no guesswork

  • No hidden fees: just clear, upfront pricing
  • Pay for what you use: simple, predictable costs
  • Designed for global teams: scales with your business

Contractor management in Norway

Hiring contractors in Norway can be a strategic and cost-effective way for businesses to complete projects without the obligations of hiring full-time employees. Whether you are engaging independent contractors for specialized services or bringing in subcontractors for various projects, understanding Norway’s laws and federal regulations is essential.

Staying compliant with Remote’s contractor management

Remote helps businesses stay compliant when hiring contractors globally with these key features:

  • Global compliance support: Ensures adherence to labor laws in 200+ countries with localized contracts and proper documentation.

  • Misclassification protection: Includes built-in compliance checks and seamless contractor-to-employee conversion.

  • Centralized documentation: Maintains essential records for audits and automates tax filings.

  • Legal expertise: Provides guidance on complex local labor laws, simplifying international hiring.

Remote’s streamlined approach minimizes compliance risks and simplifies contractor management for businesses.

Seamless contractor payments with Remote

Remote simplifies contractor payments with:

  • Automated processing: One-click approvals, bulk payments, recurring invoices, and real-time tracking.

  • Global coverage: Payments in 200+ countries, multiple payment methods, and currency flexibility.

  • Cost and compliance: Fair price guarantee (pay only for active contractors), built-in compliance with regional regulations, and localized contracts.

Learn more about how Remote simplifies contractor management in Norway — get started for free today.

Employer of record in Norway

Remote’s employer of record (EOR) service lets you hire, manage, and pay top talent in Norway quickly and simply.

What is an EOR and how does it work?

Remote’s EOR lets your company lawfully employ people in Norway without establishing a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer and handles compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes, while you retain control over the person’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities.

Who should consider using an EOR in Norway?

An EOR may be ideal if your company:

  • Needs to hire employees in Norway but doesn’t want to establish a legal entity

  • Is testing local markets before committing to full business expansion

  • Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax obligations

  • Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in Norway

  • Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity

Why use Remote’s EOR in Norway?

If your company wants to hire talent in Norway but lacks a local legal entity, Remote’s EOR provides a compliant and efficient option. Norway has strict employment and payroll tax laws, and Remote’s EOR helps you meet those legal obligations while enabling faster growth.

Key benefits of hiring through Remote’s EOR in Norway include:

  • Faster market entry. Hire talent faster, without waiting months to set up a local entity.

  • Full compliance with local employment laws. Reduce legal risks linked to non-compliance and misclassification.

  • Simplified payroll management. Remote automates payroll tax calculations and helps ensure you remain compliant with withholding obligations, even as laws change.

  • Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in Norway can be costly and time-consuming. Using an EOR removes the need for entity registration, cutting overheads.

  • Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by Remote’s EOR, your company can focus on scaling operations and redeploy internal resources.

It’s important to note that Remote owns a legal entity in Norway. As a result, Remote does not rely on third parties, which can introduce delays, extra costs, and a poorer employee experience. All EOR services, including dedicated support from local specialists, are provided in-house.

To learn more, and to see our EOR platform in action, book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.

Transparent Pricing in Norway

  • USD
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Employer of Record pricing

For hiring employees in countries where you do not yet have a local entity.

Starting at A$916

employee per month, for annual contracts

  • Hire in 90+ countries, no local entity needed

  • Dedicated specialist for onboarding

  • Local payroll paid on time, every time

  • Built-in compliance safeguards

  • Flexible, competitive, and localised benefits

  • In-house experts offering ongoing support

  • Remote Platform included, no base fee

Global payroll pricing

For paying employees in countries where your organisation owns the entity.

Starting at A$29

employee per month

  • Gross-to-net calculated locally

  • Tax filings and statutory contributions remitted per country

  • Timesheets, time off, and expenses sync

  • Reports by country, entity, and cost centre

  • Self-serve or fully managed by a specialist

  • Remote Platform included, no base fee

The contract rests with you

Contractor Management

You manage the relationship; we take care of the paperwork.

Starting at A$44

contractor per month

  • Only pay for contractors you actively work with that month

  • Onboard and pay contractors across 190+ countries

  • Draft, revise and sign localised contracts

  • Approve invoices with a single click or set to auto-pay

  • Includes compliance screening, expenses and 1099-NEC generation

  • Remote Platform included, no base fee