Moving to Norway: taxes, residence and life
How to become tax resident in Norway: personal, dividend and corporate tax, 5 residence programmes, tax-residency requirements and climate. Explore the basics and compare residence routes.
Taxes
In Norway the top income tax rate is 47.4%, dividends are taxed at up to 37.84% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Norway you need at least 183 days a year (Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months). The typical route is EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient): Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required There are 5 open residence programmes in Norway — see the list below.
Living there
Oslo has a warm-summer continental climate with winter highs around -0.5 °C and summer highs around 22.5 °C.
Key facts
| Top income tax | 47.4% |
|---|---|
| Dividend tax | 37.84% |
| Corporate tax | 22% |
| Résidence fiscale | après 183 jours — Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months |
| Voie de résidence typique | EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient) — Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required |
| Type de climat | warm-summer continental · -0.5° / 22.5° (Oslo) |
Residence programmes in Norway
Active programmes
- Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) — freeMovement · 2026-10
- Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) — Revenu / an CHF 27'310 · 2026-10
- Residence permit for skilled workers — Revenu / an CHF 43'630 · 2026-10
- Family immigration permit — Revenu / an CHF 34'960 · 2026-10
Income requirement raised Feb 2025 (3.0×G)
- Svalbard – visa- and permit-free residence (Svalbard Treaty) — other · 2026-10
Foreigners lost Longyearbyen local voting rights (2022); Norway tightening Svalbard policy
Plan your residence route
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Norway to become tax resident?
après 183 jours. Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months Resident from arrival once threshold met; wealth tax on worldwide assets
How much tax will I pay in Norway?
In Norway the top income tax rate is 47.4%, dividends are taxed at up to 37.84% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Norway offer?
Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss); Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship); Residence permit for skilled workers; Family immigration permit; Svalbard – visa- and permit-free residence (Svalbard Treaty)
What is the usual way to move to Norway?
EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient). Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required
Compare with nearby countries
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