Accounting, payroll and reporting services
We fulfill your Norwegian compliance obligations by integrating accounting, reporting and payroll requirements with our legal services
Keeping up with Norway's accounting, payroll, and reporting requirements can be time-consuming and complex, especially for foreign companies unfamiliar with local rules. Accurate bookkeeping, correctly filed VAT and tax reporting, and on-time statutory accounts are legal obligations, not just administrative tasks — and getting them wrong can create compliance risk alongside the practical disruption.
As part of Aider Group, Aider Legal connects you directly with Aider's accounting, payroll, and reporting specialists, so your company gets these services delivered by dedicated experts while staying fully coordinated with your legal and tax advice. That means one relationship covering your company's full compliance picture, from day-to-day bookkeeping through annual tax returns.
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Our skilled accountants are here to assist you with your Norwegian accounting, payroll, and reporting requirements
Our accountants work as part of your broader compliance team, alongside our tax lawyers and legal advisors, so every recommendation reflects your company's full financial and legal picture rather than accounting in isolation. Meet the team who will handle your company's accounting, payroll, and reporting requirements.
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Accounting, Reporting & Payroll
Keeping up with Norway's accounting, payroll, and reporting requirements can be time-consuming and complex, especially for foreign companies unfamiliar with local rules. We integrate accounting, payroll, and reporting services directly with our legal and tax expertise, so you get one point of contact for all your compliance needs. From bookkeeping to statutory accounts and annual tax returns, our accountants ensure your obligations are met accurately and on time.
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Payroll Services
- Tax Reporting
- VAT Compliance
Accounting and bookkeeping
We manage day-to-day bookkeeping and prepare statutory accounts in line with Norwegian accounting legislation, working alongside Aider's accounting specialists so you get a reliable financial overview at all times.
- Ongoing bookkeeping and financial record-keeping
- Preparation of statutory annual accounts
- Financial reporting and management accounts
- Coordination with Aider's accounting specialists for full-service delivery
Payroll services
We manage your company's payroll obligations end-to-end, working alongside Aider's payroll specialists so your employees are paid correctly and on time in accordance with Norwegian requirements.
- End-to-end payroll processing and salary payments
- Salary withholding tax and payroll reporting
- Compliance with the National Insurance Scheme
- Coordination with Aider's payroll specialists for full-service administration
Tax reporting
We prepare your annual corporate tax return and manage your ongoing statutory reporting duties, keeping your business aligned with Norwegian Tax Administration requirements.
- Preparation and filing of the annual corporate tax return
- Ongoing statutory reporting to Norwegian authorities
- Coordination between tax reporting, accounting, and legal advice
VAT compliance
We manage your VAT reporting and act as your VAT representative, ensuring your filings are accurate and submitted within Norwegian deadlines.
- AT registration and reporting
- VAT representation for foreign companies without a Norwegian establishment
- Ongoing compliance with Norwegian VAT deadlines and requirements
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Fulfilling your Norwegian compliance needs since 1996
When we started in 1996, we recognized the need for a closer connection between tax law, VAT obligations, accounting, reporting, and payroll. Since then, we've evolved into a full-service provider of Norwegian compliance solutions, supporting international clients as they manage their business operations in Norway.
PART OF AIDER GROUP
Backed by Norway's largest accounting firm
Aider Legal operates as part of Aider Group, Norway's largest accounting firm, giving you direct access to a full range of accounting, payroll, and advisory services alongside our legal expertise.
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