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 performance. Norway ranks among the world’s most developed, wealthiest, and happiest countries, supported by universal healthcare and free education.
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Want to employ people in Norway? Companies hiring there generally must either hold a local legal entity or partner with a global employment platform such as Remote to provide legal employment services in-country.
Remote can employ team members in Norway and help keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Norway-based team so you avoid setting up local HR services in the country. 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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National Insurance (Folketrygdloven)
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Mandatory holiday pay
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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.
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Social security contribution
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Income up to 184,800 NOK
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184,800 – 260,100 NOK
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260,100 – 651,250 NOK
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651,250 – 1,021,550 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 particular needs of your team, whether they take short business trips or travel frequently during the year. There are five plan choices: Basic, Standard, Premium, Premium Plus, and Standard Plus. The programme ensures team members have the appropriate level of cover for health, safety, and wellbeing while travelling for business.
Available in over 90 countries, the scheme delivers broad global cover at competitive rates, offering reassurance wherever work takes them. This optional benefit is flexible, so you can provide tailored cover to match the diverse needs of your workforce. Providing business travel insurance helps protect your team from unforeseen events such as medical emergencies, trip disruptions, or loss of business equipment while on the road.
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 are 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 within the country of residence count as any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence, with 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 count as any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence, with 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: Stable conditions are 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 within the country of residence count as any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence, with 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: Stable conditions are 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 within the country of residence count as any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence, with 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 count as any trip over 70 miles from the usual residence, with 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 strong health benefits can materially improve employees’ access to care—reducing waiting times and connecting them with higher-tier providers. Through Remote’s Global Private medical insurance scheme, offered with a leading international insurer, Remote now offers four plan tiers: Standard, Premium, Gold, and Platinum. Standard supplies essential inpatient and outpatient cover. Premium builds on that with dental and vision benefits. Gold and Platinum raise coverage limits and add services for more comprehensive protection. You can choose employee-only cover or add spouse/partner and children using the Family Coverage option. For guidance on fair equity and benefits best practices, 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 provides the following additional services: Employee Assistance Programme, Travel Security Services, MyHealth Digital Services, Olive (Health & Wellness Support), and Second Medical Opinion.
Not covered
Not covered
Co-pay: None
Outpatient deductible: $135
You have the option to cover the cost of your team's dependents, ensuring comprehensive protection 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 $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 also includes the following additional services: 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 choose to extend cover to your team's dependents, protecting 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 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 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 choose to extend cover to your team's dependents, protecting 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 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 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 choose to extend cover to your team's dependents, protecting their spouse/partner and children.
Life insurance is not compulsory in this country, but adding it can materially improve employees' financial protection and peace of mind.
The Global Life Insurance plan offers adjustable cover from $50,000 to $600,000, so companies can match cover to budgets and employee needs.
This benefit is available in two options:
The Basic option provides life insurance. If an employee dies, the beneficiary receives up to six times the employee’s annual salary, subject to the selected cover limit. The payout will not exceed the chosen cover limit, regardless of salary.
The Comprehensive option through Remote bundles Life Insurance with Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Permanent Disability (PD). For accidental death, dismemberment, or permanent disability, compensation is up to five times the employee’s annual salary, up to the plan's cover limit. Payouts will not exceed the applicable cover limit.
Please note that some jurisdictions apply insurance premium taxes. Monthly premiums paid by the company may trigger tax liabilities, and life insurance premiums may be treated as Benefits in Kind (BIK), potentially forming part of an employee’s taxable income under local law. When offered, life insurance must be provided to all employees equally within the country.
Provides financial protection and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, beneficiary compensation is limited to six 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 and security for beneficiaries after the death of an insured team member.
If a team member dies, beneficiary compensation is limited to six times the team member’s annual salary or the chosen cover level, whichever is lower.
Provides financial protection to beneficiaries in the event of an insured team member's accidental death or dismemberment.
Compensation cannot exceed five times the team member's annual salary or the chosen cover level, whichever is lower. Actual payout depends on the injury type as set out in the Accidental Dismemberment Table.
Provides financial support to insured team members who suffer permanent and total, or permanent and partial, disability due to accident or illness.
Compensation cannot exceed five 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 showing how payouts for Life Insurance, AD&D, and Permanent Disability are calculated, refer to the help article.
If you have questions, please email [email protected].
Mental health cover is optional in this country, but it can materially improve emotional wellbeing and employee productivity. Remote provides a comprehensive employee mental wellbeing platform through a highly rated partner. The service is available on desktop and mobile, offers 1:1 therapy with vetted therapists in 35+ languages, and uses advanced matching to find a suitable therapist within 48 hours with a 98% match success rate. Employees receive a personalised wellbeing profile with tailored recommendations and progress tracking. The platform also includes a curated self‑help library with mindfulness and meditation audio, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and micro‑learning series for managers. Additionally, 24/7 mental health helplines offer immediate support. Mental health programme benefits can be chosen from five different plans. Be aware that in some countries these benefits may be treated as Benefits in Kind (BIK), meaning premiums could form part of an employee’s taxable income under local law. When offered, the 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‑help library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and micro‑learning 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 a 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 may 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‑help library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and micro‑learning 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 a dedicated practitioner
24/7 global support in all languages
Add up to 3 friends and family to the platform
Includes one pre-paid therapy or coaching session per policy year
Team members may pay for additional therapy sessions themselves, if required.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a world-class self-directed content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and 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 family and friends to the platform
Includes three pre-paid therapy or coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for any additional therapy sessions themselves, if required.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a world-class self-directed content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and 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 family and friends to the platform
Includes six pre-paid therapy or coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for any additional therapy sessions themselves, if required.
Access to the wellbeing platform and app, including:
Personalised wellbeing assessment
Access to a world-class self-directed content library with audio mindfulness & meditation sessions, guided yoga videos, talks, workplace wellbeing podcasts, and 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 family and friends to the platform
Includes twelve pre-paid therapy or coaching sessions per policy year
Team members may pay for any additional therapy sessions themselves, if required.
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 shops, online retailers, or other approved vendors for lifestyle and wellness benefits. The included services are:
Support for physical and mental health, including gym memberships, fitness classes, therapy, mindfulness apps, and guided meditation.
Lifestyle options such as streaming subscriptions (Spotify, Netflix), groceries, and other services 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 amounts 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.
Remote’s Employer of record (EOR) service enables you to hire, manage, and pay top talent in Norway with speed and simplicity.
Remote’s EOR lets your company legally employ people in Norway without establishing a local legal entity. On paper, Remote is the official employer and Remote handles compliance, payroll, benefits (including equity), and other HR processes, while your company keeps full control of day-to-day management and the employee’s work responsibilities.
An EOR may be appropriate if your company:
Needs to hire employees in Norway but does not want to establish a legal entity
Is testing the local market before committing to a 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
If your company wants to hire talent in Norway but lacks a local legal entity, Remote’s EOR offers a compliant, efficient solution. Norway has stringent employment and payroll tax laws, and Remote’s EOR helps you meet these legal obligations while enabling swift growth.
Key benefits of hiring through Remote’s EOR in Norway include:
Faster market entry. You can hire talent rapidly, without waiting months to set up a local entity.
Full compliance with local employment laws. Reduce the legal risks linked to non-compliance and misclassification.
Simplified payroll management. Remote automates payroll tax calculations and helps you comply with all withholding obligations, even when laws change.
Lower costs. Setting up a legal entity in Norway can be expensive and time-consuming. An EOR removes the need for entity registration, reducing overheads.
Fewer resources required. With HR, payroll, and compliance managed by the EOR, your company can focus on scaling operations and redeploy resources elsewhere.
It is important to note that Remote owns a legal entity in Norway. As a result, Remote does not need to rely on third parties, which can cause delays and additional costs and may lead to a poorer employee experience. All EOR services, including the dedicated support of 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.
For hiring employees in countries where you do not yet have a local entity.
Starting at $599
employee per month, for annual contracts
Hire in 90+ countries without a local entity
Onboarding with a dedicated specialist
Local payroll paid on time, every time
Built-in compliance protections
Competitive, flexible and localised benefits
In-house experts for ongoing support
Remote Platform included, no base fee
For paying employees in countries where you own an entity.
Starting at $19
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
The contract stays with you
You look after the relationship while we handle the paperwork.
Starting at $29
contractor per month
Pay only for the contractors you actively engage with in a given month
Bring contractors on board and pay them in 190+ countries
Draft, edit and sign localised contracts
Approve invoices with a single click or set to auto-pay
Compliance screening, expenses and 1099-NEC generation included
Remote Platform included; no base fee