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Atle Melø

Tax law

Exit tax – a tax fiction

Relocating from Norway may trigger taxation on gains that have never actually been realized. Following the legislative amendments introduced in 2024, Norway's exit tax has evolved from a relatively limited emigration rule into...
Atle Melø
21. September 2026
Property Law

Defects in new-build homes – what are your rights?

Have you discovered faults or defects in a newly built home? If so, you may have several rights under the Norwegian Bustadoppføringslova (the Norwegian legislation governing contracts for the construction of new homes). Whether the defects are discovered before completion, during the one-year inspection, or several years later, you may...
Atle Melø
11. September 2026