How do i find???...

shamac

a Norwegian accountant?-sounds like the start of a joke doesn't it! hubbie works on the rigs but this tax year has a Norwegian contract where he is paid in NOK and pays tax in Norway. Our accountant says he can only deal with our british self assessment and that we need a Norwegian accountant. We don't speak Norwegian and hubbie only ever sees the airport and the rig so don't spend any time in the country-how can we find one or does anyone know a UK based one??? Thanks

ohmsoft

My first thought would be for Hubby to ask the other contractors who they use - as then he can be sure the accountant is reliable. if that fails the Norwegian Istitute of Public accounts can be contacted here

Phone: +47 23 36 52 00
Fax: +47 23 36 52 02
E-mail: [EMAIL="firmapost@revisorforeningen.no"]firmapost@revisorforeningen.no[/EMAIL]

http://www.revisorforeningen.no/a9356010/English/The-Norwegian-Institute-of-Pub

I imagine they could at least point you in the right direction.

PlutoinCapricorn

In my experience, most Norwegians speak English, and I would expect an accountant to have a good understanding of our language.

jennifernil

Does he really need an accountant?

There is a lot of information available in English regarding the Norwegian tax system if you google, a lot of it aimed specifically at foreign offshore workers. I have had good information from others on here, and found out a few things for myself too. As said, his workmates can give him a few pointers, especially regarding any expenses he can claim.

Does he have a tax card? If not then that is the first thing he needs to get as it establishes his tax rate. Until he gets one his employer has to retain 50% of his wages.

The Norwegian tax year is a calendar year. In the following March the tax returns are sent out and have to be signed and returned by 30th April, making alterations if you do not agree with their figures.

There is a double taxation agreement between UK and Norway, you fill in the Norwegian income on the tax return here, and the tax paid, so if it is as much as would have been due here, there is nothing more to pay here.

If it is more than here you cannot get a refund.

shamac

Think would be happier if an accountant cast his/her eye over it at least for the first year anyway;). Just discovered we can claim relief on debt interest on housing-so mortgage interest. We have a mortgage on a house we holiday let but rent for our family home-can we still claim this relief as we are already claiming it with the holiday letting? Anyone know how the norwegian one works is it full relief or a %?

Cook_County

shamac - jennifernil is very knowledgeable so if you post some of the things that confuse you she might be willing to point you the right direction. I agree though that asking others for recommendations must be the best route to finding someone reliable who can advise on both (i.e. get rid of the UK adviser so you get joined up advice).