Employer-paid gifts
Wondering whether gifts to employees are taxable? Here you'll find a straightforward overview of the rules for tax-free gifts in Norway and Sweden.
Tax-free threshold
5,000 kr
Per employee, per year (Norway)
Different rules apply in Sweden
When are gifts to employees tax-free ?
We've collected an overview for both Norway and Sweden. Choose a country to see the rules that apply.
The Norwegian Tax Administration has its own rules for when gifts and gift cards can be tax-exempt in employment and board positions. As a general rule , non-cash gifts can be tax-exempt when:
- the gift is given due to employment or board position
- the total value of gifts during the year does not exceed NOK 5,000 per person
The rules can be complex and depend on, among other things, role, total value in the year and type of gift.
Note: Glede -gift cards cannot be withdrawn for cash or used for financial services, including money transfers and investments in funds, stocks or cryptocurrency. The purpose of Glede -gift card is that it is used within the expiration date. The flexibility is intended to give you as the recipient the freedom to choose a gift that you actually want.
- Tripletex-Gifts for employees
- Soderberg & Partners-Taxes and gifts in employment
- Fig-Gift to employees - tax-free?
Note: These articles are intended as explanatory guidance. In case of doubt, the official tax authority's rules always apply.
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“It is fantastic that the gift card is digital and can be used everywhere. It means I avoid all the logistics challenges and shipping costs.”
Marit Bjerkreim
Managing Director, ECIT
“We want the gift to land with everyone. The employees should get use out of it. It is also important that it is easy for us to buy.”
Eirik Fosse
Founder, BustByte
“I reckon I save around two work hours a month by using Glede, compared with the solution we used before.”
Maren Karlstad
HR Adviser, ASKO Vest
“I see no downsides to Glede. In a digital society it's far easier to use than physical gift cards.”
Bozena Blili
Employee Gifts Lead, Volvo
“It's great to have one service that handles gifts for employees in both Sweden and Norway.”
Clara Arnesen
HR Consultant, Nexans
“ Glede is extremely simple — both for the person giving and the one using the gift card.”
Mette Maarnes Pedersen
Managing Director, Anko
“ Glede makes it incredibly easy to give something thoughtful. You just enter the contact details and press send.”
Maria Lunde
People Advisor, Cegal
“We realized early on that Glede is a sustainable and smart solution. Supporting companies like this matters to us!”
Linn Sara Furu
Senior Recruiter, EY
“I love Glede . It makes my working day so much easier!”
Sofia Allstrin
Programmatic Solutions Manager, Schibsted
“I think other companies will appreciate how user-friendly and time-saving Glede is, while also being an environmentally friendly way to give.”
Nora Kristine Frebergsvik
HR & Graduate Recruiter, Forte Digital
“We use Glede for everything from birthdays and anniversaries to project milestones. It makes it easy to mark both the big and small occasions.”
Sara Svegaarden
Adviser, Finance & HR, Elden
“Glede makes it easy to thank employees across the country. It takes minutes to send out, and the card can be used anywhere.”
Eline Snerlebakken
HR Adviser, Nettpartner
“Previously I spent hours preparing and sending out gifts, but now it's done in under 10 minutes.”
Julie Tufte-Johnsen
Talent Attraction & Acquisition Manager, Sprint Consulting
“There is a lot going on in the workday, so it was really nice to be able to give so easily. Glede requires minimal administration.”
Tonje Magnusson
HR Director, ViewLedger
“We just like it simple!”
Mari Helen Hammer
Senior Office Coordinator, BDO Trondheim
“It is fantastic that the gift card is digital and can be used everywhere. It means I avoid all the logistics challenges and shipping costs.”
Marit Bjerkreim
Managing Director, ECIT
“We want the gift to land with everyone. The employees should get use out of it. It is also important that it is easy for us to buy.”
Eirik Fosse
Founder, BustByte
“I reckon I save around two work hours a month by using Glede, compared with the solution we used before.”
Maren Karlstad
HR Adviser, ASKO Vest
“I see no downsides to Glede. In a digital society it's far easier to use than physical gift cards.”
Bozena Blili
Employee Gifts Lead, Volvo
“It's great to have one service that handles gifts for employees in both Sweden and Norway.”
Clara Arnesen
HR Consultant, Nexans
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