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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-B7D25G

Rules on UK board members in Norwegian companies

in Norway

Trade barrier summary

For Norwegian joint stock companies, public limited companies and cooperatives, the general manager and at least half of company board members must either be resident in Norway or be both citizens of and resident in a European Economic Area (EEA) state.

After 1 January 2021, the UK will no longer be treated as an EEA state. UK nationals who are not resident in Norway or another EEA state will need to apply for dispensation from the Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry to continue to serve on company boards or as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) after the end of this year (31 December 2020).

Sectors affected

  • All sectors

Resolved

Yes - December 2021

Date reported

14 December 2020

Last updated

30 June 2025

Public ID

PID-B7D25G

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