A VAT Refund Guide to
Norway
How to get VAT Refunds from Norway for your business
Businesses registered in countries outside of Norway can claim VAT refunds on any costs incurred in Norway.
The below information details the requirements needed to be eligible for a VAT refund. This includes claimable expense types, Norway VAT rates, deadlines and claiming periods.
Where is your company based?
EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses in an EU member state are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Norway under the EU VAT Refund Directive.
NON-EU
based businesses
VAT-registered businesses outside of the European Union are eligible to recover VAT on business costs from Norway under the 13th Directive.
Which countries have reciprocity with Norway?
All countries can claim
For a more detailed explanation on what reciprocity means within the scope of VAT, click here:
What expenses are claimable in Norway?
ENTERTAINMENT & HOSPITALITY
Entertainment
0%
Hotels & Accommodation
12%
Restaurants
0%
EVENTS
Conferences, Trade Shows & Exhibitions
25%
Training Courses & Seminars
25%
GENERAL EXPENSES
Goods
25%
Inter-company charges
25%
Office Expenses
25%
Marketing Costs
25%
Professional Fees & AP invoices
25%
TRAVEL RELATED
Car Rental
0%
Fuel
0%
Public Transport
12%
Taxis
12%
Additional Information
How far back can your business claim VAT from Norway?
January to December of the previous year
What’s the foreign VAT deadline in Norway?
30 June of each year (Within 6 months of the end of the calendar year in which the tax was incurred)
How long does it take to receive a VAT refund from Norway?
Depending on the complexity of your application and the capacity at the VAT authority, it can take up to 4 months for EU businesses and up to 5 months for Non-EU businesses to receive a VAT refund from Norway
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