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The Contract Continuity Regulation is extended until 1 October 2023
15/02/2023 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has asked Finanstilsynet (the Norwegian Financial Supervisor) to assess the possible necessity of an additional national framework governing the provision of investment services from companies outside the EEA to professional
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Norway strengthens the Armed Forces through purchase of new tanks
03/02/2023 Press release Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Defence, Ministry of FinanceThe Norwegian Government has decided to acquire 54 main battle tanks (MBT) of the Leopard 2 type from German Krauss-Maffei Wegmann, with an option to purchase an additional 18 units. The first MBTs are expected to be delivered in 2026. This
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Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG) to the Santiago principles
31/01/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the
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Adherence of the Government Pension Fund Norway (GPFN) to the Santiago principles
31/01/2023 Guidelines/brochures Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has recently conducted an update of the self-assessments of the Government Pension Fund’s adherence to the Santiago Principles, cf. separate reviews of the GPFG and the GPFN, respectively. This self-assessment documents the
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Identification of systemically important institutions
21/12/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Ministry of Finance has today decided that DNB ASA, Kommunalbanken AS and Nordea Eiendomskreditt AS shall continue to be identified as systemically important institutions in Norway, as recommended by the Norwegian FSA.
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Consultation on resource rent tax on onshore wind power
16/12/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Ministry of EnergyThe Government proposes to introduce a resource rent tax on onshore wind power from 2023 and is today sending the proposal for consultation, as described in the State Budget for 2023. It is one of several resource rent proposals which will lead to
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Banks’ capital requirements unchanged
16/12/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceToday, the Ministry of Finance has decided to maintain the systemic risk buffer at 4.5 percent. For banks not using the Advanced IRB Approach, the phasing-in period is prolonged by one year. Thus, the systemic risk buffer of 4.5 percent shall apply
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Amendments to the lending regulation
09/12/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceToday, the Ministry of Finance has adopted amendments to the Norwegian bank lending regulation. The amendments will take effect on 1 January 2023.
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Norway signs agreement to assist Ukraine with gas procurement
21/11/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of FinanceNorwegian Minister of Finance Trygve Slagsvold Vedum has today signed an agreement to provide funding of NOK 2 billion to enable Ukraine to purchase natural gas during the coming winter.
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Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime
02/11/2022 Plans/strategy Ministry of Labour and Social Inclusion, Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Action plan to combat social dumping and work-related crime was submitted by the Government 1 October 2022.
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Tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels enter into force
13/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe tighter restrictions on Russian fishing vessels over 500 gross tonnage announced on 6 October will enter into force on Friday 14 October. From that date these vessels will only be permitted access to the ports of Tromsø, Kirkenes and Båtsfjord.
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Norway tightens restrictions on Russian fishing vessels
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Ministry of Trade, Industry and FisheriesThe Government has decided that Russian fishing vessels will only be permitted access to three Norwegian ports, and that all Russian vessels arriving at these ports will be subject to inspection.
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Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) - Taxes 2023
Prop. 1 LS (2022–2023) Proposition to the Storting (Bill and Draft Resolution) For the 2023 Budget Year
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The National Budget 2023: A budget for security and fair distribution
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceThere is a war and an energy crisis in Europe. High inflation is affecting people’s lives. The Government’s response is a fair and responsible budget, which improves distribution and enhances security at a challenging time.
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The National Budget 2023: Key Figures in the National Budget 2023
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceTo ensure simultaneous access to information which may be market sensitive, the Ministry of Finance publishes selected key figures at 8:00AM prior to the budget launch at 10:00 am. More detailed projections will be published with the National Budget.
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The National Budget 2023: Adjusting the tax rules for the petroleum sector
06/10/2022 Press release Ministry of FinanceOil and gas prices have increased significantly since the introduction of the temporary tax rules for the petroleum sector in 2020. As a result of this, the Government will now be adjusting these rules.
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Increased resource rent tax on hydropower
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to increase the effective resource rent tax rate on hydropower from 37 per cent to 45 per cent, with effect from the 2022 fiscal year.
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Profits from natural resources will be better distributed
28/09/2022 Press release Ministry of Finance, Office of the Prime MinisterEnergy producers and the aquaculture industry make billions of kroner on our common resources. The Government is now proposing that more of the value created should go back to society.
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Resource rent tax on onshore wind energy
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe government proposes the introduction of resource rent tax on onshore wind energy as from 2023. The proposal will be referred for public consultation before the end of the year, and involves the taxation of resource rent at an effective rate of
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High-price contribution on wind and hydropower
28/09/2022 News story Ministry of FinanceThe Government is proposing to introduce a high-price contribution, with the rate set at 23 per cent of the electricity price in excess of NOK 0.70 per kWh. The contribution is designed as an excise duty payable to the treasury. The tax will be