Examples of the calculation of taxes

Here you will find examples of the calculation of value added tax on goods, with and without customs duty.

Example of goods where you only pay or report value added tax (VAT)

Building materials, purchase priceNOK 20,000
Shipping costsNOK 850
InsuranceNOK 500
Customs dutyNOK 0
VAT (21,350 x 25%)NOK 5,338
TotalNOK 26,688

If you use a shipping agent, you must also pay the shipping agent for the services he has performed for you (such as customs clearance, transport or storage of goods).

Example of goods where you pay or report value added tax (VAT) and customs duty

Trousers, purchase priceNOK 50,000
Shipping costsNOK 500
InsuranceNOK 100
Customs duty (50 600 x 10.7 %)NOK 5,414
VAT (56,014 x 25 % )NOK 14,004
SumNOK 70,018

If you use a shipping agent, you must also pay the shipping agent for the services he has performed for you (such as customs clearance, transport or storage of goods).

If you are registered in the VAT Register, you must calculate and report the value added tax yourself to the Norwegian Tax Administration.

Updated: 23/12/2024