Webinar | First steps for companies in the Norwegian market

 – Tax and HR –

The Norwegian-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce and the Embassy of Iceland in Norway, in cooperation with the Icelandic Consulate and Arntzen Grette, are holding a webinar on the entry of companies into the Norwegian market with a special focus on tax and HR.

The meeting will cover practical issues that companies need to keep in mind, in addition to representatives from Arctic Trucks and EFLA sharing their valuable experience of operating in the country.

The meeting will be in English.

Please register for the event here.

📅 Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

⏰ Time: 13:00–14:00 GMT / 15:00–16:00 CET

📍 Location: Webinar

Agenda:

Meeting moderator: Sigríður Þormóðsdóttir

• Introduction to the Norwegian-Icelandic Chamber of Commerce: Steinunn Kristín Þórðardóttir will review the activities and support of the council.
• Opportunities in the Norwegian market and introduction to Arntzen Grette: Margrét Gunnarsdóttir, an expert in EEA law and public procurement, will review business opportunities in the public sector and introduce the activities of the law firm Arntzen Grette.
• Starting a company and tax issues in Norway: Rudi Hamansen, an expert in corporate law and tax, will review the main issues regarding starting a company and the tax framework that companies need to consider.
• Labor law and personnel issues: Elisa Eichstetter, an expert in labor law, will explain the most important rules that apply to employees and recruitment in Norway.
• Case Study: Arctic Trucks: Örn Thomsen shares five key points about running a business in the Norwegian market today.
• Case Study: EFLA Engineering Office: Ragnar Jónsson and Guðrún Hulda Eyþórsdóttir share practical experience and lessons learned from their operations in Norway.

Q&A