Country tax profile · 2026

Norway VAT / sales tax
How Norway taxes VAT / sales
Norway charges a standard VAT/GST of 25% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Norway and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Norway's VAT / sales tax compares
Norway's VAT / sales tax of 25% is the 3rd highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Europe average of 18.4%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Croatia (25%) · Sweden (25%) · Denmark (25%) · Finland (25.5%) · Greece (24%) · Estonia (24%)
Who is a tax resident of Norway?
Stay >183 days in any 12-month period, or >270 days in any 36-month period. Worldwide income taxed.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Norway?
Norway charges a standard VAT/GST of 25% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.