Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Norway
Band 2
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Provided by Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Our tax expert group assist clients with any tax and VAT issues, with a core focus on business tax, corporate tax and tax litigation.
We assist with:
- Ongoing advice on tax and VAT for companies and business owners
- Tax and VAT in connection with transactions, restructurings, mergers, demergers and acquisitions, including earn out mechanisms
- Tax and VAT for international group of companies, exit taxation, cross border business , shipping and offshore
- Establishment of ownership structures for high-net worth individuals inheritance issues, etc.
- Tax and VAT disputes against the tax authorities, including complaints and litigation
- Special tax regimes, such as petroleum taxation, tonnage taxation and hydroelectric power taxation
- Tax and VAT related to commercial real estate
The tax group prides itself with a significant and wide-ranging expertise, and each assignment is allocated to the most appropriate member of the group to ensure the best possible result. We work close together with our other groups on all matters where tax and VAT can be relevant.
Chambers Review
Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma boasts a well-respected tax department, providing high-quality assistance in relation to disputes, with further notable experience in tax questions arising from corporate activities. It is well versed in handling tax structuring and transfer pricing issues as well as VAT mandates and M&A matters. The law firm is particularly experienced within the energy, shipping and telecommunications sectors.
Work Highlights
- Wikborg Rein advised Norsk Hydro and Elkem on an appeal before the Supreme Court relating to whether the metal industry in Norway is exempt from electricity tax.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"I find the firm very strong on complex international tax situations."
"The team has excellent skills and knowledge of complex issues."
"I find the firm very strong on complex international tax situations."
"The team has excellent skills and knowledge of complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Anders Myklebust heads the practice from the firm's office in Oslo and has extensive experience in tax disputes, including VAT and transfer pricing cases. He additionally assists with the tax aspects of M&A transactions.
"Anders has a high level of technical skill in relation to tax law."
"Anders has a great knowledge of tax law, very good analytical skills."
Harald Hauge showcases a reputable practice with a particular focus on tax issues relating to private equity funds and the financial sector.
"He has a very good understanding of tax law and further developments within this field."
"Harald combines his strong professional expertise with the ability to understand facts. He comes across as very credible and is able to conduct a good dialogue with the tax authorities."
Are Zachariassen is well versed in handling tax matters on behalf of energy and shipping clients. He is adept at advising on cross-border cases.
"Are is a very strong professional with long experience and a high understanding of the commercial aspects."
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Wikborg Rein Advokatfirma AS
Norway