There are many things that are done to prepare for the Christmas season – even the government in Norway gets in on the action.  One unusual tradition in Norway is the November tax break.  All earnings in November are taxed half the regular amount.  As most employers pay wages around the middle of the following [...]

I have lived in a few countries and gone through a couple of different immigration procedures.  When it comes to Norway I know that some people find the immigration process very frustrating, but believe you me, it is actually a breeze.  I have found that Norway makes things easier and simpler than other countries and [...]

There is a lot of confusing and misleading information on the web-o-phere concerning financial benefits for non-citizens of Norway.  Here is just one from www.expatfocus.com: Norway – Social Security Norway has a very advanced social security system covering statutory sick pay, maternity pay, child benefit, pensions, unemployment, disability and other benefits. Anyone who is working [...]