You should know that before buying daycare essentials

In this article you will find CHECK LIST with all essentials that you need to have at the daycare in Norway for your child. I think this a can work pretty much not only for Norwegian kindergartens, but for all Scandinavia as well, such as Sweden, Finland, Denmark.  Down below a few practical tips for … Read more

Apply for kindergarten spot in Norway in 4 easy steps!

Kindergarten, or “barnehage” in Norwegian, is a place where children from 1 to 6 years old can play, learn and socialise with other kids and adults. Let’s look how and where you need to reserve spot for your child. First, you need to go to the website of your municipality, or “kommune” in Norwegian. Usually, you … Read more

PAYE vs. General Tax Rule for Norway Expats: How to Choose

Let’s unpack this difficult topic. Which tax rule you need to choose as a private person working in Norway temporarily or as a first-year tax resident? There is not much information available in English, and people who have lived in Norway for a long time can’t really comprehend all the rules, let alone new-coming expats.The … Read more

Norwegian Social Help: Trends and Realities 2024

In 2023, the number of applications for financial assistance (social help) from NAV skyrocketed. Social help in Norway is a temporary financial aid from NAV that is intended to secure a person’s income to cover basic subsistence costs. These payments are not part of the list of benefits in Norway, such as sickness or family-related … Read more