Market Taxation Guide – Investment Funds – Norway

24.01.2020

This Market Taxation Guide (Norway) provides the following details:

  • Reference information about all taxes applied at source, through CBL and its local depositories, to investment funds deposited in CBL.

New and improved tax information and procedures that become available will be included on an ongoing basis.

Important note:

This Market Taxation Guide (including any attachments and other links) is for informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be considered to be legal advice on any subject matter. Readers of this Market Taxation Guide, whether customers or otherwise, should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any information included in this Market Taxation Guide without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice.

CBL does not provide tax relief at source, quick or standard refund services for the Norway Fund market. Customers are advised to consult with their tax advisor for all tax related matters.

Holding Restrictions

Refer to Holding Restrictions – Investment Funds – Norway.

Withholding tax on distributions that are classified as dividends for tax purposes

Withholding
tax rate
Relief
at source
Quick
refund
Standard
refund
25%Not offered by CBLNot offered by CBLNot offered by CBL

The withholding tax of 25% would apply if Norwegian investment fund units are held via CBL. Customers and/or beneficial owners for tax purposes who qualify for a lower rate may seek a refund directly with the Norwegian Tax Authorities. CBL does not assist in this regard and customers are advised to consult with their own tax advisor for further information.

Capital Gains Tax

No capital gains tax should apply through CBL on investment fund units held in CBL. Capital gains tax may apply in certain circumstances. CBL does not assist in this regard. Customers are advised to consult with their own tax advisor for further information.