LexOslo contributes the Norway chapter to Chambers’ Doing Business In… 2026
The Chambers Global Practice Guides provide comparative legal guidance for businesses, investors and advisers operating across jurisdictions. The Norway chapter addresses central legal and regulatory matters relevant to establishing, acquiring and conducting business in Norway.
The chapter covers:
- the Norwegian legal system and judicial structure;
- foreign investment control and sector-specific approval requirements;
- corporate vehicles, governance and liability;
- employment law;
- taxation of businesses and employees;
- competition law;
- intellectual property rights;
- data protection and the GDPR; and
- legal and regulatory developments to monitor.
The 2026 edition also considers developments in Norwegian investment screening, including the ownership control rules under the Security Act, as well as beneficial ownership reporting, Pillar Two taxation and the expected implementation of further European digital regulation in Norway.
Norway is not a member of the European Union, but participates in the internal market through the EEA Agreement. Understanding the interaction between Norwegian law, EEA law and European regulatory developments is therefore important for businesses operating or investing in Norway.
The chapter is intended as a practical introduction to the Norwegian legal environment. Specific transactions and business activities may require further assessment based on the relevant sector, ownership structure and regulatory framework.
LexOslo advises Norwegian and international businesses, banks, investors and other financial market participants on finance law, transactions, regulatory matters and disputes.
Read the full Norway chapter on Chambers.
