Norway Payroll Company needed!

[Cameron Wallace]

If it's short term then you should be able to invoice from your own Ltd Company. Would be far more tax efficient for you, however if they do insist on you paying local tax then I believe there are plenty of options. The E101 setup should work for you with your paying your social costs in a country other than Norway (where they are rather high) and paying local tax.
try contractortaxation.com

[Brussels Slumdog]

Never heard of a 60 day rule

Yes you can just as long as your stay does not exceed 60 days.

And remember Norway is not part of the EU...

Would you please provide the source of the 60 day rule

What has the EU got to do with taxation. Norway is an EEA country, which gives
you the right to work there.

Taxation of income from employment in Norway
All pay and other remuneration, including benefits in kind and the coverage of expenses, for work performed in Norway is liable for tax here. Only expenses in connection with the wage earnings that are liable for tax entitle to deductions, see the main rule in the Taxation Act section 6-1.
The following statutory provisions are of interest to foreign nationals with limited tax liability to Norway: the Taxation Act section 6-13 concerning expenses in connection with staying away from home, the Taxation Act sections 6-70 and 6-71 concerning standard deductions and alternative deductions for , and the Taxation Act section 6-44 concerning travel in connection with commuting.

[scooterscot]

You as an individual cannot work in Norway without paying Norwegian taxes.

Yes you can just as long as your stay does not exceed 60 days.

And remember Norway is not part of the EU...

[Brussels Slumdog]

Not quite bollocks

What a load of bollocks, IANAL etc but there's nothing inherently illegal in one company operating in another country.
As many here would probably suggest, it could be wise to consult someone who is qualified to give such advice...

Yes your company can operate where it wants.
You as an individual cannot work in Norway without paying Norwegian taxes.
The Norwegian Company could be fined for you working and not paying Norwegian
taxes. The Norwegian company would then try and make your agency liable for the
tax,which is why the agency won't let you use your Ltd.

http://www.skatteetaten.no/en/Intern...gian-employer/

[xchaotic]

I was told strictly by the agent that [...]UK Ltd company can't legally operate there.

What a load of bollocks, IANAL etc but there's nothing inherently illegal in one company operating in another country.
As many here would probably suggest, it could be wise to consult someone who is qualified to give such advice...

[VanHelsing]

Yep! That's exactly the begin of a decent plan B! Where I come from I had my day rate paid net on time and not questions asked; the agency took care of everything.
EU continent is new to me and I was told strictly by the agent that I have got to have a payroll company which pays Norway taxes and that UK Ltd company (I've got one myself) can't legally operate there; I was offered a 9 months contract.
Was advised by agent to go through offshore Cyprus accounting companies, but not very keen to do that.
I'm just look to someone who could give me something around 75% retention.

[scooterscot]

I worked in Bergen for about 18 months - My business was based in Edinburgh, charged £ from my UK Ltd... no problem.

I was back over in the UK every other week. Used http://www.wideroe.no/english/ to fly back and forth..

Careful Norway is addictive

[Brussels Slumdog]

I don't think you'll find many here who are experienced with Nordic market.

However, I wonder could you not invoice via you UK Ltd/Umbrella and try to keep in under 183 days abroad?
Ot at least do so initially and have six month to solve it?

All I know is that if you do it via Norwegian co, you will pay the usual taxes + probably the petroleum tax so it will take away quite a chunk of your income...

Never been to Norway or worked there-
Searching the internet I came up with an umbrella company called
Freelance World based in Aberdeen
Who does your Agency recommend beside the usual offshore management companies
offering creative Accounting ideas

[xchaotic]

I don't think you'll find many here who are experienced with Nordic market.

However, I wonder could you not invoice via you UK Ltd/Umbrella and try to keep in under 183 days abroad?
Ot at least do so initially and have six month to solve it?

All I know is that if you do it via Norwegian co, you will pay the usual taxes + probably the petroleum tax so it will take away quite a chunk of your income...

[Fred Bloggs]

It seems there aren't many folk here in Oil and Gas (Norway = O&G?) engineering to advise you. I have looked and failed to find an engineering equivalent to CUK for contracting engineers. (I am one).

Is this the beginnings of a decent plan B?

[VanHelsing]

I'm British, living in UK...

[VanHelsing]

I'm new to this forum, although a seasoned PM; worked mainly for Oil & Gas companies overseas (Russia, Kazakhstan, etc.).
Now found a job in Norway, and just need an advise of a decent payroll company I can use; I have all inclusive rate, so if I could manage to have my expenses (including very expensive rent) un-taxed would be perfect.
Thanks in advance.