Norway

On 31 August 2026, the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) released an updated forecast for petroleum tax revenues in 2026, projecting a total of approximately NOK 463.4 billion. This represents an additional payment of roughly NOK 46 billion compared to earlier estimates, reflecting higher-than-expected petroleum prices and production volumes. The forecast is prepared by the Oil […]

As of 13 August 2026, Skagerrak Bank announced its formal accession to the national «Tettpå» cooperation, a coordinated effort led by the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) that seeks to curb economic crime, bolster integrity in the construction industry, and streamline the selection of qualified contractors for building, renovation, and rehabilitation works. The «Tettpå» programme, established

On August 13, 2026, the Norwegian Tax Administration confirmed the expansion of its enhanced oversight framework to include Skagerrak Bank, a prominent regional financial institution, as part of a strategic initiative designed to strengthen financial-tax integration in the prevention of economic crime. The programme, branded as the Tax Oversight initiative, represents a significant evolution in

As of 10 August 2026, the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) disclosed a new fraud method wherein artificial intelligence is employed to fabricate documents that appear legitimate within tax filings. This development follows an extensive investigation that uncovered systematic attempts to generate false supporting documentation, such as fabricated expense reports and fictitious deductions, using AI‑driven tools.

On August 10, 2026, the Norwegian Tax Administration issued a public warning regarding a rapidly evolving form of tax fraud that exploits artificial intelligence to generate counterfeit documentation for use in tax returns. The alert follows the agency’s discovery of an extensive series of fraud attempts involving fictitious deductions, where AI algorithms are employed to

Norwegian tax authorities have announced that certain taxpayers who have been granted a temporary extension will be allowed to submit their tax returns up to and including 2 July 2026. The extension applies to individuals and companies that meet specific criteria outlined by Skatteetaten, such as those affected by extraordinary circumstances or who have requested