Umzug nach Norway: Steuern, Aufenthalt und Leben
So werden Sie in Norway steuerlich ansässig: Einkommens-, Dividenden- und Gewinnsteuer, 5 Aufenthaltsprogramme, nötige Tage, Klima, Sicherheit und Wirtschaft – im Vergleich mit 194 Ländern.
Taxes
In Norway the top income tax rate is 47.4%, dividends are taxed at up to 37.84% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
How to move and become tax resident
To become tax resident in Norway you need at least 183 days a year (Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months). The typical route is EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient): Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required There are 5 open residence programmes in Norway — see the list below.
Living there
Oslo has a warm-summer continental climate with winter highs around -0.5 °C and summer highs around 22.5 °C. The economy grew +1.5% in 2025; the IMF forecasts 1.5% for 2026. Its passport opens about 165 countries without a visa in advance. Security: No conflict exposure.
Key facts
| Höchste Einkommenssteuer | 47.4% |
|---|---|
| Dividendensteuer | 37.84% |
| Gewinnsteuer | 22% |
| Steuerliche Ansässigkeit | nach 183 Tagen — Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months |
| Typischer Aufenthaltsweg | EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient) — Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required |
| Pass | visumfrei oder Visum bei Ankunft in 165 Länder |
| Economic growth | +1.5% (2025), forecast 1.5% (2026) |
| Klimatyp | warm-summer continental · -0.5° / 22.5° (Oslo) |
| Krieg & Konflikte | none — No conflict exposure |
| Alle Naturgefahren | 2.8/10 |
| Bankensicherheit | 9.5/10 · AAA |
| Eigentumsschutz | 9/10 |
| Warme Wohnungen im Winter | 10/10 |
Aufenthaltsprogramme in Norway
- Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss) — freeMovement · open · 2026-10
- Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship) — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 27'310 · open · 2026-10
- Residence permit for skilled workers — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 43'630 · open · 2026-10
- Family immigration permit — Einkommen / Jahr CHF 34'960 · open · 2026-10
- Svalbard – visa- and permit-free residence (Svalbard Treaty) — other · open · 2026-10
Passende Ratgeber (Englisch)
Frequently asked questions
How many days do I need to spend in Norway to become tax resident?
nach 183 Tagen. Stay >183 days in 12 months or >270 days in 36 months Resident from arrival once threshold met; wealth tax on worldwide assets
How much tax will I pay in Norway?
In Norway the top income tax rate is 47.4%, dividends are taxed at up to 37.84% and companies pay 22% corporate tax.
Which residence programmes does Norway offer?
Registration certificate for EEA/EFTA nationals (incl. Swiss); Residence permit for self-employed persons (sole proprietorship); Residence permit for skilled workers; Family immigration permit; Svalbard – visa- and permit-free residence (Svalbard Treaty)
What is the usual way to move to Norway?
EU/EFTA free movement (Swiss citizens: register as self-sufficient). Sufficient resources + comprehensive health insurance; register within ~3 months; clean record not formally required
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