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 deep cultural heritage, Norse mythology, and strong economic record. Norway ranks among the world’s most developed, wealthiest, and happiest countries, supported by universal, publicly funded healthcare and education.
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Looking to employ people in Norway? Companies hiring there usually must either establish a local legal entity or engage a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ people in Norway and help you remain compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Norway team so you need not establish local HR services in the region. Remote also simplifies paying 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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Mandatory holiday pay
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Mandatory occupational pension scheme (OTP)
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Accident insurance (estimated cost around 1500–2000 NOK annually). The final cost depends on several factors, including the employee’s line of work, age, and sex.
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260,100 – 651,250 NOK
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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 designed to meet the diverse needs of your team, from brief business trips to frequent travel across the year. Offering five plan options—Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus—the programme helps ensure team members have appropriate cover for health, safety, and wellbeing while travelling on business.
Available in over 90 countries, the programme provides wide-ranging global cover at competitive rates, giving reassurance regardless of where your people work. This optional benefit is flexible, letting you provide tailored cover to match the varied needs of your workforce. Offering business travel insurance puts protection in place against unexpected events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while people travel 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: For stable pre-existing medical 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 inside the country of residence qualify when a journey exceeds 70 miles from the traveller’s usual residence and 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 qualify when a journey exceeds 70 miles from the traveller’s usual residence and 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: For stable pre-existing medical 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 inside the country of residence qualify when a journey exceeds 70 miles from the traveller’s usual residence and 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: For stable pre-existing medical 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 inside the country of residence qualify when a journey exceeds 70 miles from the traveller’s usual residence and 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 inside the country of residence qualify when a journey exceeds 70 miles from the traveller’s usual residence and 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 robust health benefits can markedly improve employees’ access to care—reducing wait times and connecting them with high-quality providers. Through our Global Private medical insurance scheme, arranged with a leading global insurer, Remote offers four plan levels: Standard, Premium, Gold, and Platinum. Standard supplies essential inpatient and outpatient cover. Premium adds dental and vision benefits. Gold and Platinum increase limits and include extra services for more comprehensive protection. You can choose to offer Family Coverage to insure the employee alone or extend cover to their spouse/partner and children. For guidance 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 also includes Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
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Not covered
Co-pay: None
Outpatient Deductible: $135
You can choose to cover your team's dependents, extending comprehensive protection to their 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 Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Preventative 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 have the option to insure your team’s dependents, providing comprehensive cover for their 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 $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 earlier when there is a family history)
Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or earlier when there is a family history)
Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or from 40+ with a family history)
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 Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Preventative 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 opt to insure your team’s dependents, providing comprehensive cover for their 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 $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 earlier when there is a family history)
Annual prostate screening (yearly for men aged 50+, or earlier when there is a family history)
Colonoscopy (every five years for members aged 50+, or from 40+ with a family history)
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 Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Preventative 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 opt to insure your team’s dependents, providing comprehensive cover for their spouse/partner and children.
Life insurance is not mandatory in this country, but offering it can materially improve employees’ financial security and peace of mind.
Global Life Insurance offers flexible cover levels from $50,000 to $600,000 to suit different company budgets and employee needs.
This benefit includes two options:
The Basic option supplies life insurance. If an employee dies, the beneficiary may receive up to 6 times the employee’s annual salary, subject to the chosen cover level; the payout will not exceed that limit.
Remote’s Comprehensive option bundles Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Permanent Disability (PD) cover. For accidental death, dismemberment, or permanent disability, the payout can be up to 5 times the employee’s annual salary, but it is capped at the selected cover limit and will not exceed that amount.
Be aware that some countries may apply insurance premium taxes, which could create a tax liability for the company on monthly premiums paid for life cover. Life insurance may also be treated as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK), so premiums might be considered part of the employee’s taxable income under local law. When life insurance is offered, it must be provided equally to all employees in the country.
Provides financial protection to beneficiaries following the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, the beneficiary’s payout cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the selected cover level, whichever is lower.
Example: See help article for details
Not covered
Not covered
Provides financial protection to beneficiaries following the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, the beneficiary’s payout cannot exceed 6 times the team member’s annual salary or the selected cover level, whichever is lower.
Provides financial cover to beneficiaries in the event of an insured team member’s accidental death or dismemberment.
Payouts are limited to 5 times the team member’s annual salary or the selected cover level, whichever is lower. The amount varies by injury type as set out in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.
Provides financial support to insured team members who develop permanent total or permanent partial disabilities due to an accident or illness.
Compensation is capped at 5 times the team member’s annual salary or the selected cover level, whichever is lower. The insurer evaluates the degree of permanent disability to determine the 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 detailed examples of how compensation is calculated for Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), and Permanent Disability, refer to the help article for details
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 overall productivity. Remote offers a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform through a leading provider, available on desktop and mobile. The service includes 1-to-1 therapy with a curated pool of high-quality therapists in over 35 languages, and an advanced matching service that connects each employee with a suitable therapist within 48 hours, with a 98% success rate. Employees receive a personalised wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and progress tracking. The platform also provides a curated self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, workplace wellbeing talks and podcasts, and micro-learning content series for managers. There are also 24/7 mental health helplines for immediate support. Mental health programme benefits can be selected from five available plans. Note that in some countries these benefits may be treated as ‘Benefits in Kind’ (BIK), which could mean the premiums are counted as taxable income under local law. When offered, mental health benefits must be provided equally to all employees in the country.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & 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 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Not included in the Basic plan
Team members can pay for therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, which includes:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to world-class self-guided content library with audio mindfulness & 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 1:1 coaching and therapy in 35+ languages
Professional coaching
Text-based chat with dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid therapy/coaching session per policy year
Team members may pay for additional therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
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, workplace-wellbeing talks and podcasts, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learning and resources
Precise 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 members to the platform
Includes three pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for additional therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
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, workplace-wellbeing talks and podcasts, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learning and resources
Precise 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 members to the platform
Includes six pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for additional therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
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, workplace-wellbeing talks and podcasts, and micro-learning content series for managers
Access to manager-specific learning and resources
Precise 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 members to the platform
Includes twelve pre-paid therapy/coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for additional therapy sessions themselves, if needed.
Clients can opt to provide the Wellness & Lifestyle Benefit and choose from several contribution levels, giving their team members a monthly wallet they can spend with a virtual card at approved stores, online retailers, or other approved vendors offering Lifestyle and Wellness services. The services offered include:
Physical and mental health support, such as gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
Lifestyle services, for example streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other offerings that support work-life balance and personal well-being.
Personalised recommendations to help employees choose the benefits most relevant to their needs.
Platform support for employees who need immediate assistance or guidance on wellness-related concerns.
The available contribution levels 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 top talent in Norway quickly and simply.
Remote’s EOR lets your company lawfully hire employees in Norway without forming a local legal entity. Legally, Remote is the employer of record and manages compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes, while you retain full control of the person’s daily management and work responsibilities.
An EOR may suit your company if:
Needs to hire employees in Norway but does not want to establish a legal entity
Is testing local markets before committing to full expansion
Wants to ensure full compliance with local employment laws and tax requirements
Needs a fast, cost-effective way to onboard employees in Norway
Needs a temporary hiring solution before establishing a legal entity
If your company wants to hire talent in Norway but lacks a local legal entity, our EOR offers a compliant, efficient solution. Norway has strict employment and payroll tax laws; Remote’s EOR helps you meet these obligations while allowing you to scale quickly.
Key benefits of hiring via our EOR in Norway include:
Faster market entry. Hire talent quickly, rather than waiting months to establish a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Reduce legal risk from non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. We automate payroll tax calculations and help you comply 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, lowering overheads.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can focus on scaling operations and redeploy resources elsewhere.
Remote owns a legal entity in Norway, so it does not rely on third parties that can cause delays, extra costs, and a poorer employee experience. All 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 do not yet have an entity.
Starting at $599
Employee per month, for annual contracts
Hire in 90+ countries with no local entity
Dedicated specialist for onboarding
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in compliance protections
Flexible, competitive and localised benefits
In-house experts for ongoing support
Remote Platform included, no base fee
For paying staff in countries where your organisation owns the entity.
Starting at $29
Employee per month
Gross-to-net calculations performed locally
Tax filings and statutory contributions remitted per country
Time off, timesheets and expenses synchronised
Reports organised by country, entity and cost centre
Opt for self-serve or fully managed support with a specialist
Remote Platform included, no base fee
You retain the contract.
You manage the relationship; we take care of the paperwork.
Starting at $29
contractor per month
Pay only for contractors you actively engage with in a month
Onboard and pay contractors across 190+ countries
Draft, edit and sign localised contracts
Approve invoices with a single click or enable auto-pay
Includes compliance screening, expense handling and 1099-NEC generation
Remote Platform included; no base fee