Time: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at 13:30 - 16:15

Venue: Hybrid event

• ONSITE 13:30 – 16:15, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce Event and Training Center, address: Kalevankatu 12, 2. floor, 00100 Helsinki
   
• ONLINE livestream 14:00 – 15:45

Language: English

Are you considering expanding your business to Norway?

Norway offers strong opportunities — but successful market entry requires the right knowledge.

Join us for a practical and insightful half-day seminar where leading experts and a Finnish growth company share how to establish and operate successfully in the Norwegian market. During the seminar, experts will share legal, financial, and practical perspectives on setting up a business in Norway. You will also hear about success factors, challenges, and lessons learned from Finnish companies already operating in the market.

Lise Nansen, General Manager at Greenstep, will provide insights into business establishment in Norway, including accounting requirements and key practical aspects of setting up operations. Synnøve Sørdal and Øivind Henrik von Mehren from Aider Legal will present an overview of the most important legal considerations when establishing a business in Norway, covering company forms, taxation, and compliance requirements. Juhana Ojala, CEO of Oiva Health, will share how Oiva Health established its presence in Norway, highlighting key success factors, common pitfalls, and lessons learned from their expansion journey.

👉 Secure your spot and take the next step toward Norway!

Organized by: NOFI Norwegian-Finnish Trade Association, Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)

PROGRAM

13:30– 14:00
Registration and coffee

14:00 – 14:10
Welcome remarks
Representatives from HRCC and NOFI

14:10 – 14:40 
Financial and Practical Aspects of Establishment
Insights into establishment, accounting, and practical aspects of setting up operations in Norway
Lise Nansen, General Manager at Greenstep

14:40 – 15:10
The Legal Framework for Establishing in Norway
Overview of key legal considerations when setting up in Norway – including company forms, taxation, and compliance requirements. Also comments on Exit tax, project work etc.
Aider Legal As, Synnøve Sørdal, Attorney / Partner in Business Law, specializing in VAT
Aider Legal As , Øivind Henrik von Mehren, Attorney / Partner in Business Law, specializing in tax

15:10 – 15:35
Oiva Health – Entering the Norwegian Market
How Oiva Health established its presence in Norway: key success factors, pitfalls, and lessons learned
Juhana Ojala, CEO, Oiva Health

15:35 – 15:45
Closing remarks
Minna Åkerholm, board member at NOFI 

15:45 – 16:15
Networking, snacks

WELCOME!
 

For more information:

johanna.marin-hypponen@helsinki.chamber.fi
inger.tallqvist@nofi.fi, www.nofi.fi