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

Venue: Hybrid event

• ONSITE Helsinki Region Chamber of Commerce Event and Training Center, address: Kalevankatu 12, 2. floor, 00100 Helsinki
• ONLINE livestream 

Language: English

Join us for a practical and insightful half-day seminar on how to successfully establish your business in the Norwegian market. Experts will share legal, financial, and real-world perspectives on the process and you will also hear success factors, challenges, and lessons learned from Finnish companies already operating in Norway.

The seminar is 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 Manger 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