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.
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.
The average salary in Oslo, Norway is currently around 31000 NOK per month after taxes as of 2021. That is around 3600 USD per month, and one of the highest average salaries for any European capital.
For customers of Remote, all employee payments will be made in equal monthly installments on or before the last working day of each calendar month, payable in arrears.
We can help you get a new employee started in Norway fast.
Date | Holiday |
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2026-01-01 | New Year's Day (Første nyttårsdag) |
2026-04-02 | Maundy Thursday (Skjærtorsdag) |
2026-04-03 | Good Friday (Langfredag) |
2026-04-05 | Easter (Første påskedag) |
2026-04-06 | Easter Monday (Andre påskedag) |
2026-05-01 | Labor Day (Første mai) |
2026-05-14 | Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ (Kristi himmelfartsdag) |
2026-05-17 | Constitution Day (Grunnlovsdagen) |
2026-05-24 | Pentecost (Første pinsedag) |
2026-05-25 | Pentecost Monday (Andre pinsedag) |
2026-12-25 | Christmas Day (Første juledag) |
2026-12-26 | Boxing Day (Andre juledag) |
The Kingdom of Norway is a Scandinavian constitutional monarchy known for its rich cultural heritage, mythology, and strong economic performance. Norway is one of the world’s happiest, most developed, and wealthiest countries, supported by universal public health care and education.
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Want to employ people in Norway? Companies hiring in Norway are usually required to either have a local legal entity or to work with global employment services such as Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Norway and help you remain compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Norway team, so you do not need to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy 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.
Employer
0.00%
National Insurance (Folketrygdloven)
Twelve per cent
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)
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0%
Income up to 184,800 NOK
0.0%
184,800 – 260,100 NOK
0%
260,100 – 651,250 NOK
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651,250 – 1,021,550 NOK
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1,021,550 NOK and above
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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.
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.
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.
There are no provisions for severance payments under Norwegian labor law.
Probation periods can last for up to six months under Norwegian regulations.
At Remote, we provide tailored benefits to ensure that all Remote employees receive comprehensive coverage from top providers.
Remote’s Global Business Travel Insurance programme is built to meet the demands of your team, whether they take short trips or spend extended periods travelling for work. With five plan options — Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus — the programme delivers tiered protection so team members have the appropriate cover for health, safety, and well‑being on business travel.
Available in over 90 countries, the programme provides wide international cover at competitive rates, giving reassurance regardless of where work takes them. This optional benefit is flexible, so you can offer tailored protection that suits different roles across your workforce. Providing Business Travel Insurance helps protect people from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruption, or loss of business equipment while travelling for work.
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: Cover for stable pre-existing conditions 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 within the country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least one overnight stay in paid accommodation. In‑country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
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 within the country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least one overnight stay in paid accommodation. In‑country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
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: Cover for stable pre-existing conditions 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 within the country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least one overnight stay in paid accommodation. In‑country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
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: Cover for stable pre-existing conditions 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 within the country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least one overnight stay in paid accommodation. In‑country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
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 within the country of residence: Any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence that includes at least one overnight stay in paid accommodation. In‑country trips exclude medical treatment & evacuation benefits.
Providing private medical insurance in this country may not be mandatory, but offering strong health benefits can noticeably improve employees’ access to care—reducing wait times and giving faster access to high-quality providers. Through our Global private medical insurance scheme, delivered in partnership with a leading international insurer, Remote now offers four plan levels: Standard, Premium, Gold, and Platinum. Standard provides core inpatient and outpatient cover. Premium adds dental and vision for broader care. Gold and Platinum raise coverage limits and include additional services for those wanting more comprehensive protection. There are flexible options to insure the employee only or extend cover to a spouse/partner and children via Family Coverage. For more on fair equity and benefits best practice, you can download our Global Benefits Guide
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Hospital accommodation: Private room
Intensive care: Full coverage
Prescription drugs and materials: Full coverage
Surgical fees (including anaesthesia 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
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.
Not covered
Not covered
Co-pay: None
Outpatient deductible: $135
You can choose to cover dependents, ensuring protection for a spouse/partner and children.
Hospital accommodation: Private room
Intensive care: Full coverage
Prescription drugs and materials: Full coverage
Surgical fees (including anaesthesia 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
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.
Preventive dental treatment: 100% refund
Routine dental treatment: Full coverage
Major restorative dental treatment: Full coverage
Periodontics: Full coverage
Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination
Co-pay: None
Deductible: None
You can choose to insure your team’s dependents, covering their spouse/partner and children for broader protection.
Hospital accommodation: Private room
Intensive care: Full coverage
Prescription drugs and materials: Full coverage
Surgical fees (including anaesthesia 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 $15,000
Gender dysphoria services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime
Maximum plan benefit: $6,000
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 $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 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 Gold tier also provides these additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Preventive dental treatment: 100% refund
Routine dental treatment: Full coverage
Major restorative dental treatment: Full coverage
Periodontics: Full coverage
Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $250, including eye examination
Co-pay: None
Deductible: None
You can choose to insure your team’s dependents, covering their spouse/partner and children for broader protection.
Hospital accommodation: Private room
Intensive care: Full coverage
Prescription drugs and materials: Full coverage
Surgical fees (including anaesthesia 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 $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 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 $15,000
Gender dysphoria services: Up to $50,000 per lifetime
Maximum plan benefit: $15,000
Deductible: None
Medical practitioner fees: Full coverage
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 $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 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 Platinum tier also provides these additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Preventive dental treatment: 100% refund
Routine dental treatment: Full coverage
Major restorative dental treatment: Full coverage
Periodontics: Full coverage
Prescribed glasses and contact lenses: Up to $500, including eye examination
Co-pay: None
Deductible: None
You can choose to insure your team’s dependents, covering their spouse/partner and children for broader protection.
Offering life insurance is not compulsory in this country, but adding it can materially improve employees’ financial security and peace of mind.
The Global Life Insurance plan offers flexible cover levels from $50,000 to $600,000, allowing companies to match benefits to budgets and needs.
This benefit is available in two options:
The Basic option provides life insurance. If an employee dies, the nominated beneficiary receives a payout of up to 6 times the employee’s annual salary, subject to the selected cover limit. In practice, the payout will never exceed the chosen cover limit.
Remote’s Comprehensive option combines life insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Permanent Disability (PD) cover. For accidental death, dismemberment, or permanent disability, compensation is up to 5 times the employee’s annual salary, capped by the chosen cover limit. The payout will not exceed that cover limit.
Be aware that some jurisdictions apply insurance premium taxes. Employers may be liable for taxes on monthly premiums for life cover. Life insurance may also be treated as a ‘Benefit in Kind’ (BIK), meaning the premiums could be considered taxable income under local law. When offered, life insurance must be made available equally to all employees in the country.
Provides financial protection for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, 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
Not covered
Not covered
Provides financial protection for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, beneficiary compensation cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level, whichever is lower.
Provides financial protection for 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 payout depends on the injury type as set out in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.
This cover provides financial support to insured team members who suffer permanent total or permanent partial disabilities due to an accident or illness.
Compensation cannot exceed 5 times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level, whichever is lower. The insurer assesses the degree of permanent disability to determine the final payout:
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 how Life Insurance, AD&D, and Permanent Disability payouts are calculated, please refer to the help article.
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
Providing mental health benefits is optional in this country, but doing so can materially improve employees’ emotional wellbeing and productivity. Remote offers a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform via a leading provider. The service is available on desktop and mobile, and includes one-to-one therapy from a vetted group of high-quality therapists in over 35 languages. The advanced matching system connects each employee with a suitable therapist within 48 hours, with a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personal wellbeing profile with bespoke recommendations and progress tracking. The platform also includes a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, podcasts on workplace wellbeing, and micro-learning content series for managers. There are 24/7 mental health helplines for immediate support. Mental health programmes can be offered from five different plans. Be aware that in some countries these benefits may be treated as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK), meaning monthly premiums could be considered taxable income under local law. When offered, the mental health benefit must be provided equally to all employees in the country.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
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 micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for one-to-one 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 three friends and family to the platform
Not included in the Basic plan
Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if required.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
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 micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learnings and resources
Precision matching for one-to-one 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 three friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid therapy/coaching session per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a world-class self-guided content library, including audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, workplace-wellbeing talks and podcasts, 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
Includes three pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a leading self-guided content library with audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks and podcasts on workplace wellbeing, plus micro-learning 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
Includes six pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a premium self-guided content library featuring audio mindfulness and meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, workplace-wellbeing talks and podcasts, 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
Includes twelve pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members can pay for extra therapy sessions themselves if needed.
Clients may opt to offer the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and choose from a range of contribution levels, providing their team members with a monthly wallet they can use with their virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or other approved vendors for Lifestyle and Wellness benefits. The services available include:
Physical and mental health support such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
Lifestyle services such as streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Personalised recommendations to help employees select benefits most relevant to their needs.
Platform support for employees who need immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.
The available contributions are:
$25 USD
$50 USD
$100 USD
$150 USD
$200 USD
$250 USD
$300 USD
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.
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.
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.
Our Employer of Record (EOR) service lets you hire, manage, and pay employees in Norway quickly and with minimal complexity.
Remote’s EOR enables your company to legally hire employees in Norway without setting up a local legal entity. Legally, Remote is the employer and handles compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes, while you retain full control of the person’s day-to-day management and work responsibilities.
An EOR may be suitable 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 requirements
Needs a fast, efficient way to onboard employees in Norway
Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity
If your company wants to hire in Norway but lacks a local legal entity, Remote’s EOR helps you operate compliantly and efficiently. Norway has strict employment and payroll tax laws; Remote’s EOR helps you meet those obligations while supporting fast growth.
Key benefits of hiring through our EOR in Norway include:
Faster market entry. You can recruit people rapidly, rather than waiting months to establish a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Reduce the legal risks of non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and help 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 to register an entity and reduces overheads.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance handled by the EOR, your company can focus on scaling operations and redeploying resources.
Remote owns a legal entity in Norway, so it does not need to rely on third parties that can cause delays, additional costs, and a poorer experience for people we employ on our customers' behalf. All our EOR services, including support from local specialists, are delivered in-house.
To learn more, and to see our EOR platform in action, book a demo with one of our friendly experts today.
For hiring employees in countries where you don't yet have a legal entity.
Starting at £479
Employee per month, for annual contracts
Employ in 90+ countries without a local entity
Onboarding overseen by a dedicated specialist
Local payroll paid promptly, every time
Built-in compliance safeguards
Flexible, competitive and localised benefits
In-house experts providing ongoing support
Remote Platform included, no base fee
For paying employees in countries where you directly own the entity.
Starting at £15
Employee per month
Gross-to-net calculated locally
Tax filings and statutory contributions remitted in each country
Time off, timesheets, and expenses sync
Reports by country, entity, and cost centre
Self-serve or fully managed by a specialist
Remote Platform included, no base fee
You hold the contract
You manage the relationship; we take care of the paperwork.
Starting at £23
Per contractor, per month
Pay only for contractors you actively work with in that month
Onboard and pay contractors across 190+ countries
Draft, amend and sign localised contracts
Approve invoices with a single click or use auto-pay
Includes compliance screening, expense handling and 1099-NEC generation
Remote platform included; no base fee