Sell into Norway with confidence
Norway's consumers love British brands and they spend more per online order than almost anywhere in Europe. PostNord gets your parcels there in days, with customs fully handled in-house.
Key facts for UK exporters
What's different about Norway
Three ways to clear customs
Which route you take depends on whether you're selling to consumers or businesses, and whether your items are under NOK 3,000 (≈£220) each.
VAT on E-Commerce:
You collect Norwegian VAT at checkout and report it quarterly. Customers pay nothing extra on delivery.
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No customs fees for your customers -
100% digital DDP clearance
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Works via UK → PostNord SE/DE → Norway
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Items up to NOK 3,000 (≈£220) per line
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No Norwegian entity required
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NOK 50 (≈£4) PostNord surcharge per parcel -
Quarterly VAT declaration required
Delivered Duty Paid:
You act as importer of record using your own Norwegian entity. Full control of customs declarations and duties
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Full DDP for business customers
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No item value limit
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Reclaim Norwegian input VAT
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Avoid third-party broker costs
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Requires a NUF or Norwegian AS -
2–4 week setup for NUF registration
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Norwegian VAT filing obligations apply
Delivered Duty Unpaid:
No setup required — but your customers pay all duties and admin fees before receiving their parcel. High abandonment rate.
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Full DDP for business customers
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Customer pays 25% VAT + duty on arrival -
~NOK 149 (≈£11) admin fee per parcel
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Very high parcel refusal rates
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Damages brand reputation with Norwegian buyers
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Returns are costly and complex
The fastest way to start shipping DDP to Norway
VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) is Norway's simplified customs scheme for foreign online retailers. If your items are under £220 each, this is your starting point.
Shipping to Norwegian businesses? You need a NUF.
A NUF (Norskregistrert Utenlandsk Foretak) is a Norwegian branch registration for foreign companies. It gives you a Norwegian organisation number and VAT number — the minimum requirement to act as importer of record for B2B shipments.
Key facts for B2B shippers (NUF at a Glance)
NUF at a glance
| Full name |
Norskregistrert Utenlandsk Foretak
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| Type |
Branch (not subsidiary)
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| Liability |
Parent company
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| Registration fee |
NOK 2,250 (≈£160)
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| VAT threshold |
NOK 50,000 (≈£3,500)
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| Setup time |
2–4 weeks
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| Item value limit | None |
NUF vs VOEC — which do I need?
| Selling to consumers |
VOEC
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| Items under £220 each |
VOEC
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| Selling to businesses |
NUF
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| Items over £220 each |
NUF
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| Want to reclaim VAT |
NUF
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| Both B2B + B2C |
NUF + VOEC
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Every parcel shipping option for Norway
From home delivery to flexible pickup and parcel options, you can choose the service that best fits your margins and your customers’ expectations, all with full Norwegian customs handling included
Common questions from UK retailers
Everything you need to know before shipping from the UK to Norway.
How long does shipping take from the UK to Norway?
Standard transit time from the UK to Norway is 4–6 business days. Every shipment is fully tracked with end-to-end visibility and Norwegian-language notifications sent directly to your customers.
How does Brexit affect UK-to-Norway shipping?
Norway was never in the EU, so the UK-Norway trade relationship has its own customs framework — EEA but non-EU. PostNord has extensive experience managing UK export declarations and Norwegian import clearance together. Brexit has had minimal impact on our UK-Norway service.
What is VOEC and do I need to register?
VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) is Norway's simplified import VAT scheme for B2C goods under NOK 3,000. If your Norwegian B2C sales exceed NOK 50,000 per year, registration is mandatory. PostNord's compliance team will guide you through the process, ensure correct labelling, and help you reclaim VAT remittance efficiently.
Can you handle both DDP and DAP shipments?
Yes. We support both Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), where duties and taxes are covered upfront, and Delivered At Place (DAP), where costs are passed to the recipient. Our team will help you decide which model suits your pricing strategy and customer experience goals.
