Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 3
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+47 23 11 65 00About
Provided by Selmer
Selmer's tax team have extensive and comprehensive experience from the public and private sectors in Norway. We advise on all aspects of tax and duties law, including corporate tax, personal taxation, special tax regimes for the shipping, energy and petroleum industries, international tax law and tax agreements, as well as VAT, customs and excise duties. We have a particular focus on tax and duties law for sectors like real estate, industry, oil and gas, shipping, finance, private equity and renewable energy.
At Selmer we favour tax and duties law both as an independent discipline and as an integrated part of our counselling. Our multidisciplinary team based approach that includes financial specialists from our financial analysts and transaction practice, allow us to deliver leading-edge counsel to our clients. We tailor our services to meet the expectations and needs of each individual client.
Selmer is a member of Taxand Global Alliance - the world's largest global network of independent tax advisors, with member firms in almost 50 countries. The collaboration and exchange of knowledge within this network broadens our expertise. Participation in the network also improves our ability to quickly set up efficient teams across national borders in connection with transactions and reorganisations.
Chambers Review
Selmer is well equipped to handle a broad range of tax services, covering tax structuring, corporate restructurings, audits, VAT mandates and due diligence. It additionally acts on contentious mandates, including disputes relating to net wealth tax, real estate tax and transfer pricing. The team's client base includes financial services clients, construction and shipping companies, banks and IT firms.
Work Highlights
- Selmer advised Gramo, Norwaco, TONO and the International Federation of Phonographic Industries on securing practical ways to handle VAT when collecting contributions on behalf of musicians and other holders of intellectual property rights.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Selmer has the expertise to meet all our needs and respond to a variety of complex questions, with high service levels and a direct line to partners."
"Selmer provides solid tax advice that ultimately allows us to grow our business without spending resources on litigation with the Norwegian tax authority."
"Selmer has the expertise to meet all our needs and respond to a variety of complex questions, with high service levels and a direct line to partners."
"Selmer provides solid tax advice that ultimately allows us to grow our business without spending resources on litigation with the Norwegian tax authority."
Notable Practitioners
Einar Bakko ably advises on the tax elements of real estate transactions. He also offers expertise in tax disputes and restructurings.
"I like him; he's very knowledgeable and very experienced, and puts difficult tax analysis in very simple terms."
"Einar is a great adviser and discussion partner with the ability to come up with sophisticated solutions to a complex challenge."
Sverre Hveding heads the practice from the firm's office in Oslo and advises on cross-border tax structuring, transfer pricing issues, VAT and tax litigation. He is active across the construction, finance and energy sectors.
"He's very practical, very pleasant and has a good way of navigating any problem. He's good to talk to, and understands the picture and how a company works from the inside."
"Sverre is always there for us. He is a good lawyer who is able to assist us not only with tax matters, but also project management, drafting of agreements, etc."
Ranked Lawyers at
Selmer
Norway
Members
Provided by Selmer
Are Fagerhaug
Bård I. Koppang
Daniel Høgtun
Head of Department