Payroll in Norway
With the increasing expectation for UK-based payroll teams to manage payroll for employees in other countries, it is common to outsource payroll production to local experts. However, the ultimate responsibility for compliance always remains with the employer.
When outsourcing, the UK payroll team may be asked to provide sign-off on the work completed by the local provider. But do you know exactly what you are signing off? Do you know how to assess the core features of a payroll service in a country whose rules you are not familiar with?
Our course gives you a structured, practical overview of Norway’s payroll requirements, equipping you to manage your approach compliantly.
Who This Course Is For
- Payroll Professionals: UK or international payroll teams responsible for Norway-based employees.
- HR & Finance Teams: Those involved in employee compensation, benefits, and compliance.
- Managers & Outsourcing Oversight – Anyone needing to review or sign off on outsourced payroll.
- Career-Minded Individuals: Professionals seeking to build international payroll expertise and in-demand skills.
What You’ll Achieve
- Confidently manage Norwegian payroll – Understand tax, social security, and employment requirements.
- Ensure compliance: Minimise errors and risk when processing or outsourcing payroll.
- Develop practical skills: Accurately calculate salaries, benefits, and contributions.
- Gain international expertise: Enhance your career with in-demand cross-border payroll knowledge.
- Norwegian Tax Administration – Skatteetaten
- Income tax rates
- COFTA – Central Office of Foreign Tax Affairs
- D-numbers
- Tax deduction cards + tax table
- Form RF-1209
- Tax codes
- Anonymous person procedure
- PAYE calculation (using a free online calculator or manual tables)
- Special rules for offshore work on the Norwegian Continental Shelf
- A-Ordningen and A-Melding reporting (via Altinn available in English)
- Submission and payment deadlines
- Reporting fields
- Form RF-1199 for reporting presence in Norway – new electronic reporting system
- Special tax and expense rules for expatriates working in Norway
- Tax-exempt benefits
- National Insurance rules
- Special EEA mobility rules as applied in Norway – registration of form A1
- Overview of relevant employment law
- Working time regulations
- Annual leave
- Sick leave and maternity leave (rules and calculations)
- Holiday pay (taxable and non-taxable rules)
- Calculations and rules regarding outstanding PTO payout after terminations
- Collective Bargaining Agreements
- NAV reimbursement
- Year-end activities
- Material available in English
Key topics include income tax withholding, social insurance contributions, benefits treatment, reporting requirements, and payroll‑relevant employment law in Norway.
Basic payroll knowledge is helpful, but the course is suitable for professionals needing an overview rather than detailed software training.
Yes, attendees receive a course manual and local reference documentation in English to support learning and practical use
Yes, it equips you with the knowledge to evaluate whether to run payroll in‑house or outsource it in Norway, giving you confidence in decision‑making and compliance.
The Payroll Centre generally offers ongoing support services through its membership plan
- The Membership is full payroll resource package with training, expert helpdesk access, reference materials, ongoing updates, and learning tools for your entire team.
- A free trial period is available so organisations can explore the benefits before committing.
£702.00 +VAT
- CPD-certified 1 day course
- Stay compliant with Norway’s tax and employment rules.
- Reduce risk when managing or outsourcing payroll.
- Grow your skills with in-demand international payroll expertise.
- Work smarter with practical, efficient payroll processes.
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Payroll in Norway
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