Moving BACK to Norway (EU/EEA citizen) after 3 years

DamnItsHard · 2019-12-16T10:48:33+01:00

Explore the steps for returning to Norway as an EU/EEA citizen after living abroad, including questions about social security and business reactivation.

DamnItsHard Member

Member since 16 December 2019

DamnItsHardMember16 December 2019 08:48:33

Hi!
I have lived in Norway 2.5 years ago but unfortunately needed to leave my home country in my heart because of my job. I have a German passport and currently live in Thailand.
The plan is to go back to Norway about August next year and because I went through everything before, I pretty much know what to do - but:
- I have a permanent Social Security Number (f酶dselsnr) from that time. Does anyone know if it's still valid when I come back?
- I was self-employed (sole proprietorship) but closed my business when I left. I can still log in to Altinn and get the notification to send my tax reports (but it's 0) Can it be re-opened?
I couldn't find any information on how it works if you have lived in Norway before.
Tusen takk

ECS Norway Expert

Member since 21 July 2006

ECSNorway Expert16 December 2019 09:46:27

1562

if you have an FNR (not a DNR or one of the other types of personnummer) it's yours for life.

As for the tax matter, I'd call Skatteetaten directly to ask them.