Analysis

March 27, 2024

Leaving Norway is taxing

The latest iteration of the country's exit tax has irked sections of its tech scene

Mimi Billing

3 min read

Until recently it seemed like a walk in the park for Norway’s wealthy to relocate (mainly to Switzerland) for tax reasons. An exit tax on assets existed, however if an asset remained unsold five years after you left the country — you didn’t have to pay.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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