As an entrepreneur, you know that to be successful you need to offer a quality product or service. But did you know that some of the best products in the world are made in Europe? From fashion to food, automobiles to automation, there are tons of high-quality goods coming out of countries like Italy, Sweden, […]
Norway
Norway and the EU
Norway has been a part of the European Economic Area (EEA) since 1994, but they are not members of the European Union (EU). This means that they can trade with other EU countries and have some benefits, but they are not full members and cannot vote on things. Some people think that Norway will become […]
Startup Scene in Norway
Until just a few years ago, Norway’s startup scene was very small and largely unknown. As of 2021, that landscape has drastically changed with both Norwegian and foreign entrepreneurs and investors discovering the opportunities and excitement of the Norwegian startup landscape. Read on for some of the best sources to understand the Norwegian startup scene. […]
How to avoid bureaucracy and corruption when doing business in Europe
Simple! Avoid doing business in bureaucratic and corrupt countries. Bureaucracy is always associated with complex and intransparent processes. This leads easily to corruption and cronyism. The delayed or obstructed processes make it very difficult for businesses to operate effectively and can ultimately discourage investment. The often quoted World Bank’s “Doing Business” report, in 2020 ranked […]
Corporate Income Tax in Europe: A Comprehensive Comparison
When it comes to corporate income tax, Europe is a hotbed of activity. Every country seems to have its own rules and regulations when it comes to taxing businesses. This can make it difficult for companies doing business in multiple European countries. In this blog post, we will compare corporate income tax rates in some […]
Een bedrijf beginnen in Noorwegen
Als je vanuit Nederland of Belgie komt en een bedrijf in Noorwegen wilt starten is dat relatief eenvoudig. De Noren en Nederlanders hebben veel gemeen en doen al eeuwenlang zaken met elkaar. In dit artikel gaan we nader in op waar je op moet letten als je een bedrijf wilt beginnen in Noorwegen. Hoewel Noorwegen […]
After the Oil: Norway’s Green Shift
Norway’s prosperity is impossible to separate from its oil and gas. resources. Although there are several other factors that contribute to its wealth (for example: Norwegian women have been an active part of the workforce for a much longer time than in most other countries) nothing quite beats the country’s ‘black gold’. Norway is currently […]
Startup Scene in Norway
Until just a few years ago, Norway’s startup scene was very small and largely unknown. As of 2021, that landscape has drastically changed with both Norwegian and foreign entrepreneurs and investors discovering the opportunities and excitement of the Norwegian startup landscape. Read on for some of the best sources to understand the Norwegian startup scene. […]
Doing Business in Trondheim
Trondheim is the third largest city of Norway with over 200.000 inhabitants. It is the largest city in the Trøndelag region. This region has almost 500.000 inhabitants. However small in size, this city is of great importance for Norway. Not only because of its strategic position, but most of all because of its innovative and […]