Employment overview in Norway
Hiring in Norway requires a registered local employer to handle payroll, taxes, and statutory benefits. With EOR World, our local entity becomes the legal employer — so you can hire any candidate in Norway without setting up your own subsidiary.
The local currency is NOK and the standard payroll cycle is monthly. The official working language is Norwegian / English, and contracts must comply with Norway employment law.
Key employment laws in Norway
- Working hours37.5 hrs/week
- Probation periodUp to 6 months
- Notice period1–6 months (tenure/age)
- Paid annual leave25 working days
- Public holidays10
- Minimum wageSet by collective agreements
Payroll, taxes, and benefits in Norway
Payroll in Norway runs monthly. Employers are responsible for income tax withholding, social security contributions, and any mandatory benefits.
Estimated employer cost on top of gross salary: ~14.1% employer NI. EOR World handles all calculations, deductions, and statutory filings on your behalf.
Estimated cost of hiring in Norway
Total cost = gross salary + employer contributions (~14.1% employer NI) + EOR fee starting at $299/month. There are no setup fees, no hidden charges, and no per-country surprises.
Get an exact quoteWhy use an EOR in Norway?
- Hire in Norway in days — without registering a local entity (which can take months and cost $15,000+).
- Stay 100% compliant with Norway employment, tax, and labour law.
- Pay employees in NOK on time, every cycle.
- Provide compliant local benefits and a great employee experience.
- Avoid permanent establishment risk and misclassification penalties.
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