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Conclusions of the Mission

Protocol Norway - Poland

Protocol between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Poland amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of Poland for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on

National budget 2013

The National Budget will be presented for the Parliament (Storting) October 8th 2012. The National Budget presents the Government's programme for the implementation of economic policy and projections for the Norwegian Economy.

Agreement Norway - Mauritius

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

Ethical guidelines

The Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) has been subject to guidelines for observation and exclusion since 2004. The guidelines have since been further developed, most recently in 2021 on the basis of recommendations in NOU 2020: 7 Values and

The Council on Ethics

The Council on Ethics was established by Royal Decree 19 November 2004. The Council on Ethics provides an evaluation of whether investments in specified companies are inconsistent with the ethical guidelines.

Protocol Norway - South Africa

Protocol amending the Convention between the Kingdom of Norway and the Republic of South Africa for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income The Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the

Investment Strategy

The objective for the management of the GPFN is to maximise financial returns measured in Norwegian kroner, given a moderate level of risk. The main part of the assets of the GPFN is invested in the Norwegian equity and fixed income markets.

Fund Performance

GPFN annual geometric average return. Measured in Norwegian kroner. Per cent Half year 2024 Last 5 years Last 10 years Since 2007 GPFN Portfolio 6.97 8.32 7.59 7.57 Benchmark index 6.50 7.40 6.63 6.58 Excess return (percentage points) 0.47 0.92 0.96

Market Value

Government Pension Fund Norway market value from 1996 to 2024Q2. NOK billion1 1 A major part of the GPFN assets was invested with the Treasury in the form of mandatory deposits until 2005. Folketrygdfondet’s participation in the mandatory deposit

Agreement Norway - Singapore

The Double Tax Agreement between Norway and Singapore was signed 19 December 1997 and entered into force on 20 April 1998.

Agreement Norway - Samoa

Convention Norway - Portugal

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.

Agreement Norway - USA

Agreement Between the Government of the Kingdom of Norway and the Government of the United States of America to Improve International Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA.

Governance framework

The Storting has, in the Government Pension Fund Act, accorded the Ministry of Finance formal responsibility for the management of the Fund. Operational management of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) is carried out by Norges Bank.

Agreement Norway - Cayman Islands

Agreements between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands concerning information on tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and the Cayman Islands for the avoidance of

Agreement Norway - Jersey

Agreements between the Kongdom of Norway and Jersey Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the exchange of information relating to tax matters Agreement between the Kingdom of Norway and Jersey for the avoidance of double taxation on

Agreement Norway - Bahrain

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

Direct and Indirect Taxes - Main Features of the 2008 Proposal

The objectives of the Government’s tax policy are to safeguard revenue for communal purposes, contribute to fairness in distribution and an improved environment, promote employment throughout the country and enhance the workings of the economy.