SYNNØVE SØRDAL
Lawyer | Partner | Head of Department Bergen
VAT | CUSTOMS | CONTRACT LAW | COMPLIANCE
About Synnøve Sørdal
Synnøve is a seasoned business lawyer with extensive expertise in Norwegian Value Added Tax (VAT), customs regulations, and general business law. Her background includes 16 years of legal practice and 3 years at the Tax and VAT department of the Norwegian Tax Administration. She advises Norwegian and international companies on various VAT and tax matters, such as guiding foreign businesses entering the Norwegian market, providing VAT support for real estate projects, and assisting clients in audits and assessments with the Tax Administration.
Synnøve began her career in Magnus Legal in 2008. Before that, she spent three years working with VAT and tax at the Norwegian Tax Authorities.
Languages: Norwegian and English.
Phone: +47 415 04 904

CURRICULUM VITAE
Education and Expertise
- 2019 - Current date: Partner at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2017 - Current date: Head of Office Bergen at Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2010 - Current date: Lawyer in Magnus Legal Law Firm AS.
- 2008 - 2010: Associate Lawyer in Visma Law Firm AS (now Magnus Legal AS).
- 2007 - 2008: Tax lawyer in Hordaland County Tax office.
- 2005 - 2007: Tax lawyer in Aust-Agder County Tax office.
- 2005: Cand. Jur (Master of Laws) University of Bergen.
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Blog posts by Synnøve
Synnøve Sørdal - Lawyer & Partner26. January 2023 4 min read
Import to Norway – VAT and customs
Norway is not a member of the European Union (EU). However, Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA). This means ...
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Synnøve Sørdal - Lawyer & Partner6. December 2022 5 min read
7 FAQ's about VAT for foreign companies operating in Norway
Foreign businesses that direct their operations towards the Norwegian market will at some point face Norwegian VAT regulations ...
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Synnøve Sørdal - Lawyer & Partner27. October 2022 3 min read
Pre-registration for VAT in Norway in order to deduct VAT
Navigating the complexities of business registration in Norway’s VAT system can be daunting, especially when faced with the ...
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