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Promoting Norwegian business interests abroad

The promotion of Norwegian business interests abroad has always been one of most important tasks of the Foreign Service. In today’s changing world, this task is becoming more complex. The needs of Norwegian-based companies have also changed

Sexual orientation and gender identity in the context of human rights

Lesbian, homosexual, bisexual, trans and intersex (LHBTI) people experience serious violations of human rights throughout the world. They are excluded from educational institutions, the labour market and health services; they are subjected to

Agreement Norway - Mauritius

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Mauritiuas Concerning the Exchange of Information Relating to Tax Matters

Protocol Norway - Barbados

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and Barbados amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and Barbados for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital signed at

Agreement Norway - Bahrain

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of Bahrain concerning the exchange of information relating to tax matters.

Convention Norway - Australia

Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and Australia for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and the prevention of fiscal evasion.

Convention Norway - Portugal

Agreement Norway - Aruba

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, in respect of Aruba, for the exchange of information with respect to taxes.

Convention Norway - Argentina

Convention between The Kingdom of Norway and The Republic of Argentina for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income and on Capital.

Protocol 2009 Norway - Austria

Protocol and additional protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Austria amending the convention for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital signed in

Agreement Norway - Bahamas

Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Commonwealth of The Bahamas concerning information on tax matters.

Department of Civil Society and Sports

The department is responsible for state sports policy and generally for coordinating and harmonising the state’s relations with the voluntary sector. The department administers the surplus generated by Norsk Tipping for sports purposes, socially

Director General Lars Audun Granly

Department of Cultural Heritage

The Department of Cultural Heritage is responsible for language policy, literature, archives, libraries, visual art, cultural buildings, museums, intangible cultural heritage, the war graves service and Sami affairs. The Department also oversees the

Director General Steinar Lien

International cultural engagement

The primary objective of the Government's efforts to promote Norwegian culture internationally is to help Norwegian artists to gain access to key arenas abroad and thus reach a wider audience.

The Holberg Prize

The Holberg Prize recognises path-breaking scientific work in the humanities, social sciences, law and theology. The prize shall in addition contribute to raising the status of these disciplines in society and to stimulating interest in these fields

Information about international travel and the coronavirus

The global advice against all non-essential travel was rescinded on 1 October 2021. The infection situation and local restrictions can change very quickly. Therefore, travel advice may be issued for specific countries if major challenges related to

Convention Norway - Switzerland

The Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Swiss Confederation for the avoidance of double taxation with respect to taxes on income and on capital was signed on 7 September 1987 and entered into force on 2 May 1989. The text of the

Parents who have a child outside of a relationship automatically have joint parental responsibility

In principle, all children born from and including 1 January 2020 have parents with joint parental responsibility. This applies to children whose parents are married, children whose parents are cohabitants, and children whose parents do not live

The Venezuelan Negotiation Process

In 2021, the Venezuelan government and opposition initiated negotiations on a comprehensive solution to the crisis in the country.