Norway - Tax Deduction Card

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Procedure

1. To order a tax deduction card you will need to complete the application form. A link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section which you can use to download the form (in PDF or in Word form). You can also order the paper form to be sent to you. The form will then be sent to your address as recorded in the National Registry - Link.
2. Complete the form and send it to the Tax Office.
3. Alternatively, you may also order or amend your tax deduction card (in Norwegian only) online - Link. Before you place your request for a tax deduction card, you should have the following documentation at hand:
   1. Pay: You get your payslip from your employer either on paper or electronically. If this is the first time you are ordering a tax deduction card, you need to state how much you expect to earn over the year.
   2. Pension: If you are a pensioner, you should check the documentation from the Labour and Welfare Service (NAV) or whoever pays your pension.
   3. Debts/assets: Documents from the bank showing your debts, interest on debts and any assets.
4. Once you have placed your order for a tax deduction card, you will receive information about your tax deduction card (tax notice), usually within five working days. If you are a registered electronic user, you will receive the information in your message box in Altinn. If you are not an electronic user, you will receive the information on the address registered with the National Registry.

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Required Documents

Before you place your request for a tax deduction card, you should have the following documentation at hand:

• Pay: You get your payslip from your employer either on paper or electronically. If this is the first time you are ordering a tax deduction card, you need to state how much you expect to earn over the year.
• Pension: If you are a pensioner, you should check the documentation from the Labour and Welfare Service (NAV) or whoever pays your pension.
• Debts/assets: Documents from the bank showing your debts, interest on debts and any assets.

Office Locations & Contacts

Tax Offices

Phone: 800 80 000; for callers from abroad, please call +47 22 07 70 00.
For English menu, press 9.

Note: Calls placed to 800 80 000 from a landline inside Norway are free. From a mobile and for international calls, your own subscription rates apply.

Eligibility

For foreign employees: You will need to visit a tax office for an ID check before you can apply for a tax deduction card.

Fees

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Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Link to download the form (PDF/Word) - Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Once you have placed your order for a tax deduction card, you will receive information about your tax deduction card (tax notice), usually within five working days.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Name and address
• Spouse/partners name
• National id number
• Municipality
• National ID number

Need for the Document

This procedure provides you information on how to obtain a Tax Deduction Card.

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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External Links

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