Construction
We won a 14-month building project in Norway — does that create a permanent establishment?
Very likely yes. Under the tax treaty, a building site or construction project lasting more than 12 months constitutes a permanent establishment — which means Norwegian corporate tax on the profits attributable to the project, registration duties and accounting obligations. The planning happens before you sign, not after month 12. Run the presence checker for your full risk picture.
Norway Presence Risk Checker →Investment
How do Norwegian investors typically structure Portuguese property investments?
Three patterns dominate: personal ownership (simplest, right for one or two properties), a Portuguese Lda (for portfolios, development or co-investors), and a Norwegian holding structure above it (where exit planning or reinvestment matters). The right answer depends on scale, financing, exit horizon — and your Norwegian wealth tax position. Structure before the promise contract.
Property tax guide →Company Formation
How long does it take to register an AS in Norway?
Foretaksregisteret itself is fast — typically one to three weeks. The real bottleneck for foreign owners is the bank account for depositing the NOK 30,000 share capital: Norwegian banks' KYC for non-resident founders can take months. Start the banking conversation before you file anything.
AS vs NUF guide →Accounting
What reporting deadlines does my Norwegian AS have?
The recurring rhythm: a-melding by the 5th of every month (if you have employees), VAT returns every second month, the tax return (skattemelding) by May 31, and annual accounts to Regnskapsregisteret by July 31. Miss them and enforcement fines accrue per day. A fixed-price accountant exists precisely so you never think about this list.
Company formation guide →Relocation
Will I still pay Norwegian tax after I move to Portugal?
For up to three years, usually yes — Norwegian internal law keeps full tax liability until you've had no home in Norway and limited stays for three income years. The treaty with Portugal then decides which country taxes what. Exit tax on shares is measured at departure regardless. Emigration is a process, not a flight.
Flytteguiden (NO) →Employment
Can I send posted workers from Portugal and keep them on Portuguese social security?
Yes — with an A1 certificate, posted workers can stay in Portuguese social security for up to 24 months. But A1 only covers social security: Norwegian payroll reporting, generalized minimum wage in construction, HMS cards and working-time rules still apply from day one.
Trabalhar na Noruega (PT) →Construction
Do my Portuguese workers need HMS cards on Norwegian construction sites?
Yes — every worker on a Norwegian construction site needs an HMS card before their first day, and the card requires your company and employees to already be correctly registered with Norwegian authorities. Lead time is the trap: site access denied means crew standing idle on your payroll.
Construção na Noruega (PT) →Accounting
Do I need a Norwegian accountant for my NUF?
Not legally in every case — but practically, almost always. A NUF with activity in Norway has Norwegian bookkeeping obligations, VAT returns, possibly a-melding, and an annual filing rhythm in a system that exists only in Norwegian. The companies that try to run this from abroad are the ones we meet after the first enforcement fine.
AS vs NUF guide →Tax
Can I keep my Norwegian AS if I move to Portugal?
Yes — but the move changes its tax position. Your continued role can create Portuguese management-and-control questions, dividends flow under the treaty, and your shares are measured for Norwegian exit tax at departure. Keeping the AS is often right; doing it unplanned rarely is.
Exit tax decision guide →Property
Do I need a Portuguese company to buy property there?
Usually no — most private buyers should own personally. A company structure starts making sense with multiple rental properties, development projects, or partner constellations. Decide before signing the promise contract; restructuring after costs real money.
Property tax guide →Company Formation
We have one construction contract in Norway — NUF or AS?
For a single short project, a NUF can be rational. But check banking (NUFs struggle), client perception, and whether more contracts are likely. If you plan to stay in the market, AS usually wins on total cost within a year.
AS vs NUF guide →Tax
When do I have to register for Norwegian VAT?
When taxable turnover in Norway passes NOK 50,000 in any rolling 12-month period — one mid-sized invoice can cross it. Remote B2B services may fall under reverse charge instead. Run the 2-minute checker for your concrete signal.
VAT Registration Checker →Property
Is rustic land in Portugal really that risky to buy?
It's risky to buy *for building*. Rustic classification plus the municipal PDM decide building rights — not the seller's assurances. For agriculture or land banking it can be excellent value. Verify at the câmara before any promise contract.
Property guide →Employment
What does a NOK 600,000 employee actually cost me in Norway?
Roughly NOK 760,000–790,000 before equipment and overhead: employer contributions (14.1%), holiday pay (10.2–12%), mandatory pension and the first 16 days of every sick leave. In construction, generalized minimum wages also bind you.
True cost guide →Relocation
Can I get the 20% IFICI rate if I work remotely for a Norwegian employer?
Possibly — IFICI is profession- and activity-based, and remote employment for a foreign employer raises both eligibility and employer-obligation questions (Portuguese social security, possible PE for the employer). Structure before you establish residency.
Cross-border section →Investment
We want to invest in an Algarve tourism project — where do we start?
Start with the Investor Bridge. Tourism and AL projects in the Algarve mix licensing, property classification and operating economics — our Portugal partner MyProperty (Albufeira, AMI 17001) sources and manages projects, and the Norway side handles your structure and tax.
Investor Bridge →