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Bringing Workers and Employees to Norway – A Complete Compliance and Relocation Guide

Bringing workers to Norway for construction, infrastructure, or other project-based assignments involves far more than booking a flight. International companies must comply with a detailed set of immigration, labor, tax and administrative rules. At Enter Norway, we provide expert support throughout the entire process — from preparing your project team for relocation to ensuring full legal and payroll compliance in Norway.

Why Legal Compliance Is Crucial When Bringing Employees to Norway

Whether you are a main contractor, subcontractor, or service provider entering the Norwegian market, failing to comply with Norwegian requirements can lead to:

  • Delays in project start-up
  • Fines or sanctions from authorities
  • Rejection of employees at job sites
  • Lost competitiveness in public tenders

Enter Norway helps you avoid these issues by guiding you through every necessary registration, permit and compliance obligation from day one.

We also help you prepare the required documentation and registrations in advance, so you can remain competitive and avoid unexpected stops or punitive sanctions once your project is underway.

Our Services – Full Support for Bringing Workers to Norway

Our multidisciplinary team — consisting of certified legal consultants, lawyers and accountants — offers coordinated support for foreign companies that need help with bringing employees to Norway for temporary or long-term assignments.

Our services include:

  • Employee registration with Norwegian authorities
  • Drafting and reviewing employment contracts in compliance with Norwegian labor law
  • Payroll setup and reporting, including tax and social security deductions
  • A1 documentation and social security coordination
  • Assistance with work permits and visa applications for non-EU workers
  • Issuing of HSE cards (mandatory ID for construction workers)
  • Support with minimum wage compliance, industry-specific collective agreements and legal working conditions
  • Relocation services such as housing, banking, kindergarten placement, school enrollment, and language training

We also assist with immigration procedures, employee insurance, and legal onboarding to ensure full alignment with both Norwegian and international regulations. 

Read more about how we can help you bring employees to Norway here. 

Specialists in Construction and Public Procurement Projects

Enter Norway specializes in supporting international companies with public construction contracts and cross-border operations. Our clients include both large contractors and smaller subcontractors operating within:

  • Civil construction and infrastructure
  • Oil and gas
  • Import/export
  • Interior design and technical services
  • Shipbuilding and industrial manufacturing

We also support companies from industries such as metallurgical and chemical manufacturing, ensuring that businesses from various sectors meet all compliance obligations in Norway.

We understand that bringing employees to Norway often happens under time pressure and tight deadlines. Our team is used to handling high volumes of registrations and coordinating processes efficiently to ensure your staff can begin work on schedule.

Integrated Payroll, HR and Legal Services

Bringing workers to Norway often requires more than just legal assistance. That’s why Enter Norway combines:

  • HR and administrative support
  • Certified payroll and tax compliance services
  • Immigration and registration assistance
  • Employment law consulting

By combining all these elements, we ensure your workers are properly registered, paid and protected — and that your company is legally covered at every step.

We also provide consulting on sector-specific wage obligations and coordinate all required registrations across Norwegian authorities, from start-up to completion.

A Step-by-Step Approach – From Planning to Project Completion

Bringing workers or employees to Norway can involve multiple steps and stakeholders. Enter Norway manages the entire process, including:

  • Company and project registration in Norway
  • Employee onboarding and documentation collection
  • Contract review and payroll setup
  • Registration with the tax office and social security system
  • Immigration case handling, if needed
  • HSE card issuance and final site approval

We also assist at project completion – ensuring that offboarding, final reporting, and deregistration is handled correctly. Our comprehensive approach ensures nothing is overlooked — giving your team a seamless experience from arrival to project closure.

Your Partner for Safe and Compliant Workforce Expansion

Whether you’re bringing employees to Norway for a short-term project or establishing a long-term presence, Enter Norway is your trusted partner. We ensure that your workers are onboarded efficiently, legally and without unnecessary delays.

With Enter Norway, your workforce expansion becomes a structured, compliant, and efficient process. Whether you’re establishing a branch, taking on public procurement contracts, or simply growing your team, we ensure your business is set up for success here in Norway.Book an appointment today to get expert help with bringing workers to Norway, and ensure your workforce is fully compliant and ready for the job.