Why Norway is a great choice for international businesses

Page date: Published 5 Mar 2024; updated 12 Aug 2026. 4 min read.

This promotional article presents Norway as an investment and business location, citing renewable electricity, workforce skills, digital infrastructure, collaboration, political and social stability, and access to the EU single market through the EEA. It states that 98% of Norwegian electricity comes from renewables, mainly hydropower, and describes potential for onshore/offshore wind, solar, green hydrogen and ammonia.

Other claims include high worker and consumer safety standards; a trusting, relatively flat workplace culture; English proficiency; and broadband and digital capabilities. The article says a City of Oslo pilot launched in 2023 aimed to reduce visa processing time from 37 weeks to three days using a digital wallet. This is a pilot claim and the page does not provide outcome data. The article also links to Invest in Norway for information and contact. Country comparisons and benefits are presented as promotional material rather than independent analysis. Related links: hydropower; maritime; offshore wind; Norwegian work culture; submarine cable network; Norway’s relationship with the EU.