Every employee providing services in Norway must personally visit the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) during their first business trip to obtain an individual D-number, which is valid for 5 years. Appointments are booked online at: https://www.skatteetaten.no/en/contact/offices/book/
Step-by-Step Guide to Booking an Appointment for the D-Number
To register, please click here.
Select the duration of the posting/assignment.
2. Click on “Book an appointment.”
3. Confirm by clicking “book the appointment.”
4. Click “consent.”
5. Select Option 3 from the list.
6. Confirm your selection
7. Choose the tax office closest to your workplace.
8. Select a time slot.
9. Enter your first and last name.
10. Fill in the contract information.
11. Review the summary and confirm.
12. You will then receive an email with the appointment confirmation, which also allows you to change or cancel the appointment.
13. To cancel, click “back to start.”
14. Enter your booking number and phone number or email.
15. Cancel the appointment by clicking “cancel appointment.”
Important Points:
he appointment must be booked before starting work.
If no appointment is available on the first day, it can take place on the second or third day, as long as the appointment is confirmed before work begins.
Exception: For services provided in a security-sensitive facility, registration must be completed at least one day before starting work.
Documents Required at the Norwegian Tax Administration for the D-Number Application:
Valid passport or EU/EEA ID card
Completed form RF-1209, “Application for Tax Deduction Card for Foreign Citizens”
Copy of employment contract from the home country
Additionally, a confirmation from the employer stating the purpose, location, and duration of the assignment (e.g., “Travel Confirmation Letter”)